Barcelona continue to plan for the future under Hansi Flick, with competition for places becoming increasingly intense across the squad.
The Catalan giants have built a midfield packed with talented options, creating difficult decisions for players hoping to secure regular minutes.
While competition is usually welcomed at the highest level, it has now forced one academy graduate to consider his next move.
Marc Casado is reportedly preparing to leave Barcelona this summer after concluding that his development could be limited at the club.
According to SPORT, the midfielder held talks with Flick at the end of the season, with the message suggesting that his opportunities could become harder to come by.
With Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gavi all competing for midfield roles, Marc Casado is aware that breaking into the starting lineup may prove challenging.
The 22-year-old has a strong connection to Barcelona after coming through the club’s academy and has always dreamed of succeeding in the famous Blaugrana shirt.
However, Casado also understands that regular football is crucial at this stage of his career, especially as he looks to continue progressing.
Barcelona are now open to allowing him to move on, with the club reportedly hoping to receive around €20 million for the midfielder.
A potential sale before June 30 would be especially beneficial for Barca, as the entire fee would be recorded as profit due to Casado’s academy background.
Several clubs are believed to be monitoring the situation, including teams from Spain and the Premier League.
The interest from La Liga is considered particularly interesting from a sporting perspective, as Casado could remain in a familiar environment while continuing his development.
Despite the possibility of leaving, the midfielder’s situation remains one to follow closely as Barcelona decide the next step for one of their own graduates.
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