Marc Casadó disrupts Barcelona's plans: 40M at stake

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13/09/26 16:15:00

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Marc Casadó, a 22-year-old midfielder, is preparing to no longer be a player for FC Barcelona, but his future is moving away from Al Hilal and Saudi Arabia. The Barcelona club aims to receive at least 30 million euros for the homegrown player, who is willing to leave but wants to continue his career in Europe before the market closes.

The sports management has placed his departure among the operations they aim to resolve in the next two weeks. Casadó is under contract until June 30, 2028, but Hansi Flick has already informed him that he will have few opportunities in a midfield with high competition for playing time.

🚨🔵🔴 Marc Casadó, next one to leave Barcelona after Tommy Marques who’s joining Braga.

No talks with Al Hilal despite reports. More options open with his agent Jorge Mendes on it. pic.twitter.com/Fj8TNaKfNt

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2026

Marc Casadó prioritizes Europe over Al Hilal

The Al Hilal option had gained strength in recent weeks because it allowed Barça to get closer to the economic conditions demanded for the player. The Saudi club and Al Ahli had shown interest, with figures around €40 million.

However, Marc Casadó prefers to continue in European football. The midfielder wants to join a team where he can have playing time and compete at the highest level, a factor that has reduced the chances of him ending up playing in Saudi Arabia.

Jorge Mendes has been working for weeks to find alternatives. Several Premier League teams have monitored the player's situation, and Manchester United was previously among the interested parties, while Milan has also been linked to the player during this transfer window.

The final decision will have a sports component. Casadó knows that his role at FC Barcelona will be secondary after playing 34 games last season, although he accumulated about 1,000 fewer minutes than in his first full season under Flick.

FC Barcelona requests at least 30 million

Barça considers that selling Marc Casadó can generate financial leeway and free up salary space to complete LaLiga squad registrations. As a player developed in La Masia, the transfer amount would also have a direct positive impact on the club's finances.

The club had the opportunity to sell him before June 30. A €10 million proposal was considered but ultimately rejected because the sports management believed they could get a higher amount during the summer.

The economic situation of FC Barcelona has changed since then. Operations carried out in recent weeks have reduced the need to accept any offer, so the club maintains a minimum valuation close to 30 million euros, even if a European offer may fall below the figures proposed from Saudi Arabia.

Casadó is also not actively participating in the team's preparation. The midfielder has been training with a group of players with uncertain futures after Flick made his sporting situation clear, while the club seeks to avoid physical risks that could affect a potential transfer.

With less than 15 days left before the market closes, Marc Casadó will need to choose one of the options presented by Jorge Mendes. The Al Hilal route is losing strength, and the next move is to find a European proposal that satisfies the player and allows FC Barcelona to approach the 30 million euros they aim to receive.

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