Barcelona keeps adjusting its sports planning for next season. With several open fronts in the market, the sports management is studying possible moves that would allow it to balance the books without compromising the team's competitiveness. The transfer and sales policy will be key to keeping Hansi Flick's project in the fight for all the titles.
Among the club's challenges, managing the excess of players in certain positions, such as midfield, stands out. The accumulation of footballers with great potential forces the club to make difficult decisions to guarantee minutes and continuity for everyone. In this context, reports about possible unexpected departures have started to emerge, generating debate both inside and outside the locker room.
On the market radar
The name that has made headlines recently is Marc Casadó. Chelsea has shown serious interest in the Catalan midfielder, and would be willing to present an offer close to €50 million. This figure could be enough to open an internal debate at Barça, which values the homegrown player highly but also needs income to balance its budget for the market.
In England, Casadó is considered a footballer with the ideal profile to bring balance to the midfield. His tactical intelligence, ability to recover the ball, and quality in building up play have caught the attention of the Premier League. After all, it's a league where his style would fit in several top-level teams.
Surprise in the locker room
The news of the possible transfer hasn't gone unnoticed among Casadó's teammates. Players like Lamine Yamal have expressed their surprise at the possibility of losing a footballer they consider essential, both on and off the field. The midfielder's work and commitment have made him a reference in the squad.
Even though Barça recently renewed his contract and set a high release clause, the club's economic reality forces it to listen to significant offers. Meanwhile, Marc Casadó keeps calm and focuses on the preseason, intending to prove to Flick that he deserves a place in the rotation.