Casado, imminent decision

Leipzig and several Turkish clubs have joined the bidding in the last few hours

Mario Roldán Martínez | 26 Aug 2026 | 19.00
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Marc Casadó will leave Barcelona / Imago
Marc Casadó will leave Barcelona / Imago

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Marc Casadó, a 22-year-old midfielder from Barcelona, is in the final stages of leaving the Blaugrana club, with RB Leipzig having contacted them in the last 48 hours to inquire about the terms of the operation. Additionally, several Turkish clubs are monitoring his situation, and the player will decide his next destination either this afternoon or tomorrow. The Barcelona transfer market is facing the final days with multiple fronts open.

Marc Casadó, facing a definitive decision

The future of Marc Casadó will be determined in a matter of hours after several weeks away from the main dynamics of Barcelona. The interest from Leipzig expands the options for a player whose circle is evaluating different offers before the market closes.

The German interest has materialized with an inquiry to Barça about the necessary terms to finalize Casadó's departure. Information published on August 26 places the Bundesliga team among those who have taken the step in the last 48 hours.

The midfielder's situation is not new. Barcelona has been working for weeks on his exit after Hansi Flick informed him that he would have difficulties getting playing time. On August 8, Casadó was already left out of the trip to Udine while his future was being negotiated. (La Vanguardia)

The situation became more evident when Barça decided that Casadó would train separately from the group. The club also took this measure with Héctor Fort to avoid physical risks while both players sought a solution during the transfer market.

Marc Casadó will make a decision soon / Getty Images

Barça maintains a financial reference

The operation also has a relevant economic component. Barcelona had set a valuation near 40 million euros for Casadó in negotiations with Al-Hilal, although that path did not progress because the player did not want to move to Saudi Arabia.

Now the scenario is different. The interest from Leipzig and several Turkish teams allows the player's circle to consider European alternatives while Barça seeks to finalize a sale that helps reduce the squad.

Turkey gains weight, but Europe remains on the radar

Turkish clubs have also inquired about Casadó and keep the possibility open to sign him before the market closes. The latest information does not identify the interested entities or set a specific amount for their proposals.

The player's preference to stay in Europe had already influenced previous negotiations. On August 19, Mundo Deportivo reported that Casadó had ruled out options in Saudi Arabia and that his representative, Jorge Mendes, was working to find him a European destination.

The Premier League also emerged among the markets interested in Casadó during the summer. In June, Manchester United was linked to the midfielder, while other English clubs had studied his situation.

The next move will be immediate. Casadó is expected to choose his destination between August 26 and 27, with Leipzig, Turkish clubs, and other European alternatives on the table. Barcelona hopes that this decision will definitively unlock a departure that has been pending for several weeks.

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