Barcelona Midfielder Marc Casado Linked With Move to Real Betis
FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado is expected to leave the club this summer, with Real Betis emerging as a potential destination alongside AS Monaco. The 22-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona despite breaking through under Hansi Flick, with multiple midfielders ahead of him in the squad. A move would allow Casado regular first-team football to continue his development, though Barcelona is seeking a permanent sale while Casado prefers a loan.
Marc Casado, a 22-year-old Barcelona academy graduate, is set to depart the Catalan club this summer after being gradually phased out of the first team. Initially promising under manager Hansi Flick in 2024, Casado's opportunities diminished following Frenkie de Jong's return and with competition from fellow midfielders Marc Bernal, Gavi, and Pedri. Real Betis has emerged as a potential destination, alongside Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, where Casado could reunite with Ansu Fati. Barcelona is seeking a €20 million ($23 million) permanent transfer fee, though Betis currently cannot afford that amount. The clubs' positive history on previous deals suggests a compromise could be reached, potentially involving a lower fee with a high sell-on percentage, similar to the Chadi Riad arrangement with Crystal Palace.
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