Inter Milan have tested Barcelona’s resolve after submitting a substantial €40 million bid for one of their midfield stars.
Italian giants Inter Milan have formally stepped up their interest by presenting a concrete proposal aimed at finalizing an agreement with FC Barcelona’s board.
Despite current midfield availability concerns at Camp Nou, the Blaugrana hierarchy remains open to sanctioning a departure for their academy product if their exact financial demands are met, setting the stage for one of the most intriguing European transfers of the window.
According to exclusive reporting from journalist Miquel Blázquez, Inter Milan have put forward a formal €40 million offer that directly matches Barcelona’s valuation for the young defensive midfielder.
The homegrown talent at the center of this mega-proposal is 22-year-old La Masia graduate Marc Casadó.
Although Casadó faced significant interest from the Saudi Pro League—with Al Hilal tabling a lucrative salary package—the player has made it clear that his primary ambition is to remain competing at the highest level in European football.
For Barcelona, receiving €40 million for Casadó offers immense financial relief under La Liga’s stringent financial fair play controls.
Because Casadó is a homegrown academy player, the total transfer fee represents pure profit on the club’s balance sheet, providing essential liquidity to register new arrivals.
While head coach Hansi Flick values Casadó’s tactical discipline and work rate, the sheer size of Inter’s official offer makes the operation highly attractive for sporting director Deco and the executive board.
Inter Milan view Casadó as an ideal long-term anchor for their central midfield, offering press-resistant passing and defensive intelligence.
With personal terms not expected to pose any hurdle, the ball is now in Barcelona’s court to formally accept the bid.
As final administrative details are reviewed, Casadó appears increasingly likely to trade Catalonia for San Siro in a blockbuster deal.
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