FC Barcelona has entered a decisive phase of its sporting and financial planning. After closing several important signings, the club has been forced to prioritize departures. The objective is clear: generate immediate income and meet the demands of financial fair play before the market closes.
Some decisions have already been made. Ansu Fati has gone out on loan again, this time to Monaco, in a deal that includes a purchase option and a buy-back clause. The forward wasn't part of Flick's plans for this season and his departure frees up a high salary slot that was affecting other registrations.
The sale of Pablo Torre to Mallorca has also been confirmed, with a structured deal that allows the club to keep some control over his future. His transfer is considered a strategic move: it frees up salary, brings in a significant amount, and keeps the door open for a possible buy-back.
Barça prepares a key departure in the coming hours
Despite these two deals, the club is aware that it's not enough. The salary margin remains limited and there are still signings that can't be registered. The board is clear that it's necessary to execute an additional sale as soon as possible.
According to reports, the deal is already advanced and could be finalized within days. The affected footballer is aware of the situation and the coaching staff has already approved his departure. It's a difficult decision, but necessary to keep strengthening the squad without risking financial stability.
This player's departure would allow Barça to breathe financially and continue with registration plans and new arrivals. In the locker room, it's accepted with resignation, but with the understanding that the club must make bold decisions to compete at the highest level.
There is interest from major European clubs
Three clubs are especially alert to this situation: one of them is a LaLiga team that has already tried to lure the footballer on other occasions. The other two are Premier League giants with enough financial capacity to close the signing without difficulty.
The figure being discussed in the offices is around €10 million (10 millones de euros) fixed, with the possibility of including add-ons and buy-back clauses. Barça doesn't want to let go completely and intends to protect itself in case the player explodes in the coming years.
Everything indicates that the agreement could be closed this very week if the established conditions are met. The sporting management prioritizes a quick solution, and the player also views starting a new chapter favorably if he's guaranteed a leading role.
Finally, it has been confirmed that the footballer about to leave the club is Marc Casadó, one of the most highly valued academy products of the current generation. With offers from teams like Atlético, Chelsea, and Manchester United, his departure seems inevitable. Barça wants to make sure that if he leaves, it won't be forever.