Official! Benfica wanted Barcelona midfielder, but he joined Deportivo | OneFootball

Marc Casadó was linked with Benfica during the transfer window, but ended up leaving Barcelona on loan. With no room for him in the Catalan club’s plans, the Spanish midfielder was linked with several clubs, including the Eagles and Milan, but ultimately ended up at Deportivo da Coruña.

Barcelona’s initial intention was to find a permanent solution for the player. However, in the final moments of the transfer window, no offer came in that would allow a permanent exit to be completed, and Casadó was ultimately loaned to the Galician side.

In an interview with the program El Chiringuito, journalist José Álvarez revealed that Barcelona’s priority was to negotiate a permanent transfer for the midfielder. "Barça wanted to sell him, not loan him out, and he was considering other options," he explained.

Marc Casadó himself later made some veiled criticism of how the process was handled by the Catalan club, admitting that the operation could have been managed differently. "We’ve already spoken with the club. About the way we handled things and the way they handled them. We all have aspects to improve," the player said. Benfica was also among Casadó’s possible destinations.

The Eagles closely monitored the situation of the 22-year-old midfielder, who has characteristics appreciated by Benfica’s structure. However, Benfica were unable to complete the deal, and the midfielder ended up moving to A Coruña. Now, Casadó is preparing to begin a new chapter at Deportivo, where he hopes to regain prominence and competitive minutes: "I’m excited and eager; they are putting together a very good project," the Spanish midfielder said upon arriving at his new club.

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