FC Barcelona puts Marc Casado and Ferran Torres up for sale

Barcelona needs to raise funds in the summer to be able to sign a center-back and a center forward.

Javier Parra Peña | 8 Apr 2026 | 02.00
twitter tiktok instagram instagram Comentarios
FC Barcelona puts Marc Casado and Ferran Torres up for sale.
FC Barcelona puts Marc Casado and Ferran Torres up for sale.

La Liga
1 X 2
Barcelona Espanyol
11/04/26 18:30:00
1.25 6.00 11.00

FC Barcelona has identified two key pieces to generate revenue and free up salary space this summer, with the aim of bringing in significant reinforcements, as reported by Diario Sport. Deco has earmarked Marc Casadó and Ferran Torres as the master keys to unlocking the market's priority signings.

The club's intention is to generate net income and reduce a wage bill that remains the primary obstacle in competing with continental giants. Both players have seen their prominence drastically diminish in recent months, prompting the decision to seek out a new professional destination for them.

FC Barcelona Seeks Exit for its Assets

FC Barcelona has not presented any contract renewal offer to the Valencia forward, despite his current deal with the club expiring in June 2027. The lack of movement in the boardroom is a clear sign that the coaching staff believes the striker's cycle has definitively come to an end.

Ferran Torres has not celebrated a goal of his own since late January, and his performance has declined just when the team needed his scoring instinct the most. Despite receiving the trust of Hansi Flick in specific periods, the striker has not been able to establish himself as the offensive leader expected.

His sale is deemed essential not only for the transfer fee but also for the financial relief it would bring to the Catalan institution. With the reputation he holds in the Premier League and in Spain, the club hopes to recoup a significant portion of the initial investment made.

The Crossroads of Marc Casadó and Ferran Torres

The case of the young midfielder is radically different, as Marc Casadó and Ferran Torres represent opposing financial profiles for the Blaugrana club this summer. While the forward represents cost savings, the homegrown player represents pure added value, having been developed in the youth ranks at no initial transfer cost.

FC Barcelona knows the midfielder has a strong market in Europe, especially after recently earning full international caps with the Spanish national team. Although the player expressed his desire to remain in the team to Hansi Flick, the competitive reality has pushed him into a secondary role.

Teams like Atlético de Madrid or various Premier League clubs are closely monitoring his contract situation to potentially make a formal offer soon. There is even speculation of strong interest from Saudi Arabia, though the player prioritizes continuing to compete at the highest level in the current top European leagues.

The Future of the Homegrown Player under Mendes' Influence

The management of the midfielder's interests has shifted to Jorge Mendes, a figure with an excellent relationship with the club's leadership. This strategic alliance will enable FC Barcelona to find a solid sports project where the player can have the playing time he currently lacks.

The valuation of the midfielder has slightly dropped to 20 million euros, but his potential remains undisputed among the most reputable international scouts. For the club, selling a homegrown talent is painful but necessary to finance the arrival of a world-class "number nine" like Julián Álvarez.

The roadmap is laid out, and there is little room for error if dominance in both the league and Europe is to be regained. FC Barcelona faces months of intense negotiations where the exits of these two players will determine the success or failure of the summer planning.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El FC Barcelona pone a la venta a Marc Casado y Ferran Torres

Pronósticos deportivos
Braga
VS
Real Betis
UEFA Europa League 08/04/2026 19:45
Real Betis gana
PSG
VS
Liverpool
UEFA Champions League 08/04/2026 22:00
Liverpool gana
FC Barcelona
VS
Atletico Madrid
UEFA Champions League 08/04/2026 22:00
Barcelona gana el primer tiempo
Rayo Vallecano
VS
AEK Athens
UEFA Conference League 09/04/2026 19:45
Rayo Vallecano gana
SC Freiburg
VS
Celta Vigo
UEFA Europa League 09/04/2026 22:00
Celta Vigo gana
FC Porto
VS
Nottm Forest
UEFA Europa League 09/04/2026 22:00
FC Porto gana el primer tiempo y el partido
Bologna
VS
Aston Villa
UEFA Europa League 09/04/2026 22:00
Aston Villa gana el partido
Crystal Palace
VS
Fiorentina
UEFA Conference League 09/04/2026 22:00
Fiorentina gana