The work doesn't stop in Atlético de Madrid's offices, as it keeps working to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. Diego Pablo Simeone wants to have a team with greater depth, especially in midfield, where the physical and tactical demands are at their highest in his system. In this regard, the club's sporting management is already analyzing young profiles that can bring energy and balance without compromising the team's identity.
In this context, the rojiblanco club has started monitoring several Spanish soccer talents. The goal is to bring in players with potential and adaptability to the intensity required by Cholo's system, which has already been given the green light to explore new options. Among those on the list is a very important player in Barça's system who isn't Fermín López.
In Atlético de Madrid's orbit
One of the names that has appeared on Atlético's agenda is Marc Casadó.The midfielder, trained at La Masia, has caught Simeone's and his coaching staff's attention for his ability to recover the ball, his discipline, and his commitment to collective work. At 21 years old, Casadó is shaping up as an ideal profile to strengthen the rojiblanco midfield in the medium term.
The Madrid club has reportedly started preliminary contacts to learn about the conditions of a possible deal. Although there aren't advanced negotiations, the interest is firm and could intensify in the coming weeks. Certainly, everything depends on the planning Barça does with its squad.
Barça gets firm
In Camp Nou's offices, however, the stance is clear: Marc Casadó is an important piece in the club's structure. His potential and the performance he's shown both with the reserve team and in appearances with the first team have reinforced the idea of keeping him. Additionally, being monitored by a direct rival like Atlético increases the need to secure his continuity.
Meanwhile, Casadó keeps focused on his growth as a footballer and on continuing to take advantage of the opportunities that arise for him at Barça. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid will keep a close eye on any changes in his contractual or sporting situation, hoping to open negotiations in the near future.