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Marc Casadó, a 22-year-old midfielder from Barcelona, is considering a proposal from the Deportivo da Coruña transfer market to go out on loan. The operation has gained strength at the last minute, while Turkey keeps an alternative open through a transfer, and Barça needs to resolve his future before the closing of LaLiga this September 1.
Dépor has emerged strongly in Casadó's situation and is trying to convince the player to stay in Spain. The proposed solution is a loan, a way for the midfielder to temporarily leave Barcelona without completely breaking ties with the club.
The Galician proposal comes in the final stretch of a summer where Casadó has considered various options. Barcelona needs to find an exit for a player who is not in Hansi Flick's plans and has not been called up for the first three matches of the season (source).
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Deportivo de la Coruña makes a move for Marc Casadó in the final hours of the transfer market!
The midfielder must decide in the next few hours whether to go to Turkey or choose Dépor.
Turkey remains an option. Crucial hours.
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Marc Casadó maintains two open paths
The Dépor option has an element that may favor it: it allows Casadó to keep competing in Spain and maintain his contractual link with Barcelona. The sporting project of the Coruña team aims to establish itself in La Liga, a scenario that could be attractive for a midfielder seeking playing time.
The Turkish alternative presents a different structure. Turkish clubs have shown interest in Casadó, and the proposed deal involves a transfer, meaning Barcelona would lose sporting control over his future. Additionally, the Turkish market remains open after LaLiga's deadline, providing more time flexibility for this option.
Barcelona has been searching for a solution for Casadó for weeks. The midfielder is under contract with the club, and during the summer, his economic value had been tied to a potential sale, although the conditions of a loan completely change that scenario.
Dépor emerges as time runs out
Casadó faces the final day of the transfer market with several options on the table. Apart from Dépor and Turkey, Barcelona has received interest from other leagues, with Bayer Leverkusen being one of the most appealing alternatives for the player.
The German possibility has a specific sporting aspect: Casadó would be interested in working with Carles Martínez, Leverkusen's coach and familiar with his development. However, this move depends on the German club finalizing other player transactions before.
Therefore, Marc Casadó's future doesn't necessarily have to be concluded within the Spanish market. If a resolution is not reached before the end of September 1, Turkey retains the flexibility to negotiate in the following days, while Dépor needs to move swiftly if they want to secure the midfielder's loan.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Dépor aprieta por Marc Casadó
