This season, Marc Casadó has been one of the great revelations at Barça. The midfielder, who has gone through all the youth categories of La Masia, has managed to establish himself in the first team and, through hard work, has earned a spot.
His ability to distribute, his vision of the game, and his tenacity have allowed him to occupy the pivot position, a role that Marc Bernal also played before his injury. Casadó has shown that, despite his youth, he can take on responsibilities in Barça's midfield, standing out as a true defensive midfielder.
Meanwhile, as Marc Bernal recovers from his injury, Casadó's emergence has given the club a solid option in the midfield, showing that the future of La Masia is secure.
Hansi Flick Insists on Signing Joshua Kimmich
However, Marc Casadó's arrival in the first team hasn't made Hansi Flick forget his interest in another world-class midfielder: Joshua Kimmich. Flick continues to insist on the opportunity that Kimmich represents, who is out of contract with Bayern Munich.
The possibility of signing the German international is more real than ever, as he would arrive for free and still hasn't renewed. For the coach and for Laporta, Kimmich's arrival would be a statement of authority, a reinforcement that would elevate the level of the midfield and add experience and quality to the team.
A Dream Engine Room at Barça
With Joshua Kimmich on the team, Barça would have a truly dream midfield, a combination of talent, experience, and vision of the game that would be hard to match. Alongside Pedri, Dani Olmo, Gavi, or Casadó, Barça would have a midfield line capable of dominating any match, with players able to control the pace of the game.
Kimmich would bring not only his quality but also his ability to assist and score goals from the pivot position. The competition in the midfield would be fierce, but this top-level of options would allow Barça to play brilliant football.
Kimmich's Arrival Implies the Departure of Flick's Protégé
Nonetheless, Kimmich's arrival would have significant consequences for the team. One of the most affected players would be Frenkie de Jong, a footballer highly valued by Flick. Although Flick greatly appreciates the Dutchman for his ability to distribute the ball and his dynamism, Kimmich's arrival could mean that De Jong wouldn't have a place in the team.
This would, in turn, lead to a transfer, for De Jong to seek a new project at another club, marking the end of his cycle at Barça. In this sense, for the club, this operation would be fantastic, as Frenkie's contract ends in 2026 and he still hasn't renewed.