Marc Casadó, a 22-year-old midfielder developed at La Masia, faces limited opportunities in Barcelona's plans under coach Hansi Flick for the 2026/27 season. The club aims to move on several fringe players this summer, including Casadó, to avoid depreciating their market value.
Strong interest has emerged from Turkish giants Besiktas, alongside AC Milan and multiple Saudi Arabian clubs. Notably, Besiktas has taken an active role: their sporting director, a keen admirer of La Masia graduates, directly contacted Casadó's agent to discuss a potential transfer. However, it remains unclear whether Besiktas is prepared to meet Barcelona’s valuation.
Barcelona values Casadó's transfer at about €20 million and insists on this figure to finalize a deal. This amount would represent pure profit, considering the player graduated from the club’s youth academy. The club hopes to close the transfer before pre-season begins on July 13, allowing the player to integrate smoothly into his new team.
Barça's midfield is currently overloaded with high-level players, significantly reducing Casadó’s prospects for consistent game time. The club regards the central midfield as the most competitive area of the squad, making it hard for the young midfielder to secure regular appearances. Playing time is vital for Casadó to continue his development and professional growth.
AC Milan’s interest is backed by coach Ruben Amorim's desire to strengthen the midfield, with Casadó listed among potential targets. Casadó’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is managing various offers, carefully considering his client’s sporting interests, including those from Turkish and Saudi teams.
Sporting-wise, neither AC Milan, Besiktas, nor Saudi clubs can offer Champions League football, an important factor for Casadó. Yet, securing regular playing time remains the top priority for his development, which could lead to either returning to Barcelona or continuing his career at a high competitive level elsewhere.
This approach reflects Barcelona’s ongoing squad restructuring, aiming to balance youth and experience while offloading players with limited roles. The €20 million asking price for the La Masia graduate is a welcome financial gain, but the club awaits firm offers before making a final decision.
