Tommy Marques, one of Barcelona’s promising midfield talents from their academy, has already made his senior debut this season in a win against Mallorca. He has also been a regular in first-team training sessions and matchday squads under coach Hansi Flick.
With Marc Casado linked to a potential move to Saudi Arabia and limited playing time, Barcelona plans to replace him with Marques in the upcoming summer. The club intends to gradually integrate Marques into a rotational role, especially as other young players like Marc Bernal have been developing well.
Flick’s confidence in Marques was evident when he entrusted him to cover for the injured Frenkie de Jong, highlighting the youngster’s readiness. Marques himself seeks regular minutes and has stated he will reconsider his future at Barcelona if he does not see enough playing time by January 2027.
This development shows Barcelona's strategic focus on nurturing homegrown players to strengthen their squad sustainably. For supporters, Marques represents the exciting future of the club’s midfield and a sign of progress for La Masia talents.
