Marc Casadó's position on his possible departure from FC Barcelona this summer

With the overbooking of midfielders that FC Barcelona has, it is not strange that, when talking about possible departures in the market, attention is focused on that area of the field. Especially if you take into account that the Blaugrana team has a lot of talent and youth in that area.

On this occasion, the focus is on Marc Casadó. The midfielder, just 21 years old, has caught the attention of several big clubs in Europe, such as Atlético de Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, who offer him a leading role in their sports projects. A role that, possibly, he would not have guaranteed this season in the Catalan team.

Casadó and the tough competition in Barcelona's midfield

Casadó will have to fight for a place in an area where the undisputed starters are Pedri González and Frenkie de Jong. Behind them, other players such as Gavi, who proved to be at an outstanding level after the preseason, and Marc Bernal, already recovered from a long-term physical setback (rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee, with associated injury to the external meniscus), could regain prominence in the midfield area.

With this panorama, it is not surprising that there is speculation about a possible departure of Casadó this summer. However, the reality seems to be very different.

Thinking about leaving? The reality of Marc Casadó at Barça

According to reports in SPORT, the player from San Pere de Vilamajor is focused on a single objective: to extend his time in the first team of FC Barcelona and succeed in it. Far from being intimidated by the competition or the presence of stars, the pivot firmly believes that he has the quality and character necessary to prevail and earn a place in the project led by Hansi Flick.

Despite the multiple proposals that could arrive and the rumors that surround his name, the young youth player does not contemplate leaving the Blaugrana entity. Rather, he is more motivated than ever in this adventure, striving to add minutes and contribute to the team.

• 📌 MARC CASADÓ'S NUMBERS AT FC BARCELONA: one goal and six assists in 41 matches (2,505').

In turn, according to the aforementioned source, Casadó has responded with education and gratitude to the proposals, but always making clear his intention to stay at Barça. His position is firm and transparent.

Will the '17' have the minutes he needs to stay in the long term?

The big question now is: will he have enough playing time to not reconsider a possible departure in the future? Only time will tell.

What is clear is that the midfielder already knows what it is to compete patiently for a place in the first team, as he did during the time of Xavi Hernández. Therefore, it is likely that he will repeat that effort, now in a Barça that also considers him a key piece within this generation of young talents Made in La Masia, with a deep love for the club and no intention of easily parting with him.