Is there a Marc Casadó case in Can Barça? For now, it doesn't seem entirely clear, although it wouldn't be unreasonable to think that there might be movements around the name of the player from Sant Pere de Vilamajor in this summer market.
The context invites, at a minimum, to open a debate about his situation. The '17' has a long list of suitors. At the national level, his name has been linked with Atlético de Madrid and Real Betis, while internationally he has been linked with teams from the Premier League, as well as Como 1907 and Bayer Leverkusen.
Beyond the interest from different teams, FC Barcelona could consider his transfer based on a couple of fundamental criteria. The first is related to the exit cost: it has been mentioned on several occasions that the pivot would not go below €30M. A considerable amount that, if materialized, would help with financial balance and fair play.
The internal competition that limits Marc Casadó's prominence
In addition to that, the Azulgrana team would obtain an important economic injection for a player who, despite being important in the rotation and having added many minutes in the 2024/25 season, is not part of Hansi Flick's starting eleven. The German has already consolidated a double pivot with Pedri González and Frenkie de Jong.
- 📌 NUMBERS OF MARC CASADÓ IN THE 24/25 SEASON WITH FC BARCELONA: one goal and six assists in 36 matches (2,447').
In turn, the demarcation can be reinforced with Gavi, who showed great level in the 25/26 preseason, and with Marc Bernal, who before his injury had already shown to be a step above Casadó.
Open debate at Barcelona: what to do with Marc Casadó?
With all these elements, it is not surprising that, although the club does not see it as a priority sale, a top-level offer could lead Barcelona to rethink its decision. However, the midfielder's intention is still to stay and fight for a place within the squad as he has done in the past.
Now, in case this position changes, the Azulgrana club would inevitably analyze a possible transfer, always hand in hand with the '17' and his aspirations. The question remains open: should the board get rid of one of its academy players with the best projection in recent years or bet on giving him continuity and depth in the Azulgrana midfield? The table is set for debate.