Barcelona’s preseason started on a difficult note as Frenkie de Jong suffered a serious knee injury expected to keep him out until November. However, this has not affected the club’s stance on Marc Casadó’s future.
Marc Casadó, a product of Barcelona’s youth academy, has been linked with moves as his agent, Jorge Mendes, has been actively seeking a new destination for him for several weeks.
Coach Hans Flick has several alternatives for the defensive midfield position, including Marc Bernal, who made strong appearances at the end of last season, and Gavi, though Gavi prefers to play closer to the opponent’s goal.
Moreover, versatile center-backs Eric García and Andreas Christensen can also function in the double pivot, adding depth to this role.
Despite Frenkie de Jong’s injury, Barcelona’s management is not planning to alter the transfer strategy regarding Marc Casadó during this window.
