Saudi clubs close in on €20m deal for Barcelona midfielder

Saudi Arabian clubs have accelerated talks and are now close to finalising a €20m transfer for a key Barcelona midfielder.

The situation has developed quickly over the past few weeks, and the player’s own stance has become a decisive factor in pushing the deal forward.

Barcelona are open to cashing in, particularly as they continue reshaping the squad and managing their wage bill for the long term.

The player at the center of the move is Marc Casadó, who has reportedly decided he wants to leave the club after becoming frustrated with his role under Hansi Flick.

According to Diario Sport, Casadó is no longer convinced that he has a clear place in Barcelona’s immediate plans, especially after contract renewal talks were slowed and his minutes on the pitch remained limited.

With interest now arriving from Saudi Arabia, the midfielder appears prepared to take a new path away from Camp Nou.

Saudi clubs have already been positioned as serious contenders for his signature, and Barcelona are said to be expecting a fee in the region of €20 million.

That valuation reflects both Casadó’s potential and the fact that he still has room to develop, even if he has not fully established himself as a regular starter in Catalonia.

For Barcelona, the offer would represent a strong return for a player who came through the system and could help fund future reinforcements.

That makes the next few weeks important as formal bids and personal terms begin to take shape.

If the move is completed, it would be another notable example of Saudi clubs continuing to target young European talent with both sporting and financial incentives.

For Barcelona, the sale would bring clarity and cash, while Casadó would begin a new chapter after deciding his future no longer lies in the first team at Camp Nou.