Number gone, future gone? BVB target Casadó facing Barca exit | OneFootball

No room for Marc Casadó. FC Barcelona no longer values the services of the 22-year-old midfielder. When the squad numbers were assigned, the two-time senior international was left empty-handed.

Borussia Dortmund had on their radar Casadó as a reinforcement for defensive midfield. The Catalan has worn the blaugrana shirt since 2016 and came through the club’s renowned youth academy, La Masia. He made his first-team debut in the 2022/23 season, coming on after 67 minutes in the Champions League match against Viktoria Plzen (4–2).

That appearance in Europe’s premier competition was followed by 74 more for Barça’s senior squad, in which he scored one goal and set up seven others. Last season, Hansi Flick (61) still used Casadó 34 times, although only six of those appearances lasted the full 90 minutes.

Too many options at Barça

According to information from fichajes.net, the former Germany head coach no longer plans with the 22-year-old. After the signing of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri (30), there is now a surplus of options in central midfield at the Catalan giants. Especially with Frenkie de Jong (29), Pedri (23), Gavi (22) and Marc Bernal (19) also competing for places in midfield. Despite being under contract until 2028, Casadó has therefore been told to look for a new club. His former shirt number 17 is now worn by new signing Anthony Gordon (25).

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Initial reports already emerged in the spring of this year that Borussia Dortmund had the Barça player on their list. But after the signing of Joey Veerman (27), the holding midfield role now appears to be filled.

Although sidelined, Blaugrana are reportedly demanding a fee in the region of €40 million. Offers from various countries are said to have already arrived in Barcelona, including a lucrative bid from Saudi Arabia. Casadó, however, clearly prefers to stay in Europe. Will BVB make another move?

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