Barcelona speeds up for a 40M sale

FC Barcelona is managing the sale of Marc Casadó, a 22-year-old midfielder, in this summer transfer market. The Spanish midfielder is not part of Hansi Flick's plans.

The Barcelona board is asking for 40 million euros for the transfer of the youth academy player and is actively engaging in talks with Al Hilal and Al Ahli after receiving approval from the player, who agreed to leave the club after losing his starting position in Hansi Flick's lineups.

🚨 Barcelona are working on Marc Casado's exit after the midfielder gave the green light to leave.

Barca want around €40M and are negotiating with Al Hilal and Al Ahli over a potential deal.

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Offers from Saudi Arabia for Marc Casadó and FC Barcelona's Demands

FC Barcelona is negotiating the transfer terms directly with Al Hilal and Al Ahli to set the exit price at around 40 million euros. The revenue from this transfer is crucial for the Barcelona leadership to have financial leeway to pursue the signings of Rodri and Julián Álvarez.

However, the player prefers to prioritize a club proposal that competes in European competitions over moving to the Saudi league. Despite giving consent to the board to facilitate his sale, the midfielder will not make an immediate decision until evaluating European market alternatives.

Marc Casadó's Reflection Process Before Leaving Camp Nou

The news of his dismissal caused anguish for the 22-year-old midfielder, who was trained in Barcelona's academy. However, the player has decided to honor his commitment to the board and will not hinder a transfer that eases the club's financial situation.

Casadó's intent is to take time for reflection to determine his next professional destination without rushing due to the club's financial pressures. He will assess the sporting projects of each proposal received during the second half of the month.

Marc Casadó's agents will present to the Barcelona sports management this week the European options competing with the Arabian proposals. If no club in Europe meets FC Barcelona's demands of 40 million euros, the Catalan board will push for expediting the agreement with Al Hilal or Al Ahli before August 20.

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