A Saudi club is set to land a big coup as they close in on a €40 million deal to sign a talented midfielder from FC Barcelona.
Sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick have been balancing squad depth against heavy financial necessity, and midfield structural changes have now taken center stage.
The 22-year-old defensive engine has been excluded from Barcelona’s traveling squad for their upcoming pre-season friendly in Italy, staying behind in Catalonia to finalize personal terms and resolve key contract details.
The player set to complete the high-profile switch to the Saudi Pro League is La Masia midfielder Marc Casadó, as reported by Diario Sport.
Having established himself as a reliable tactical option with his tenacity, discipline, and passing range, Casadó’s sudden departure comes as a surprise, but the massive financial package proved impossible for Barcelona to decline.
Negotiations between the Middle Eastern side and Barcelona have moved rapidly over the last 48 hours.
The proposed deal, valued at approximately €40 million including performance-related add-ons, provides the Catalan giants with a crucial cash injection that will directly aid in registering new signings and securing key contract renewals under La Liga’s strict spending rules.
While Hansi Flick valued Casadó’s work ethic and defensive utility in the pivot role, the heavy competition in Barcelona’s central midfield made guaranteed starting opportunities difficult to guarantee.
For Marc Casadó, the transfer presents a life-changing financial offer paired with the guarantee of a central role in an ambitious project in the Saudi Pro League.
With final paperwork being drafted and medical examinations scheduled within the coming days, the young midfielder’s chapter in Barcelona colors is drawing to a sudden close.
The announcement is expected shortly once legal checks are finalized between both clubs.
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