On Tuesday night, an official announcement about Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s move was released, confirming his loan from Barcelona to Girona. However, this might not be the final roster change for the Catalan side during this transfer window, as another player could also part ways with the club.
Marc Casado, a 22-year-old midfielder, has been seriously contemplating his future in recent weeks due to a lack of satisfactory playing time. He is eager for more opportunities on the pitch and is open to a potential departure during the ongoing January transfer window.
Although the Blaugrana coach, Hansi Flick, initially resisted the idea of letting the young Spaniard leave, he appears to have come to terms with a possible transfer, as reported by “ElNacional.cat”. The German manager is determined to maintain a squad filled with fully committed players, and Casado’s doubts about his role could ultimately lead to a farewell.
The club most actively pursuing Casado is Atletico Madrid, which is reportedly prepared to offer a transfer fee in the range of 20 to 30 million euros for the defensive midfielder.
The talented Casado began his football journey at the renowned La Masia academy. Over the course of his career with Barcelona’s first team, he has made a total of 60 appearances, scoring one goal and providing seven assists.
The gifted player is currently bound by a valid contract with the Catalan powerhouse until 2028, with his market valuation, as reported by the “Transfermarkt” portal, estimated at approximately 25 million euros. Clarity regarding the young Spaniard’s future is expected to emerge in the coming days.