Saudi Clubs ready €20m move for Barcelona midfielder

Saudi clubs are ready to launch a €20 million move for a Barcelona midfielder as they look to lure him away from Camp Nou.

The player, once a promising academy graduate trusted by the first‑team staff, has found himself restricted to limited minutes and squad‑bench roles under Hansi Flick, leaving him open to exploring a fresh project away from Catalonia.

With Saudi clubs continuing to invest heavily in both star power and younger talent, a mid‑level defensive or box‑to‑box midfielder has become an attractive target for several teams weighing deals in that price range.

The midfielder in question is Marc Casadó, Barcelona’s 23‑year‑old defensive midfielder who has been linked with a move away from the club after losing his place in the regular rotation, as reported by Alvarez Haya on El Chiringuito TV.

Casadó broke through as a versatile, hard‑working presence capable of shielding the back line and initiating play from deep, and he even enjoyed a strong first half of the season before injuries and tactical changes sidelined him.

Now, with Barcelona’s wage structure under pressure, his camp is reportedly open to a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League, where wages and total package can easily eclipse what he earns at Camp Nou.

For Barcelona, offloading Casadó for around €20 million would provide a modest but useful cash injection without losing a player central to their long‑term plans.

Internally, he has already been identified as someone who could be sacrificed if the right offer arrives, freeing up both salary‑cap space and squad spots for new signings.

If the €20 million move goes through, Casadó could find himself in a new footballing environment with heavier pay, less pressure, and a chance to rebuild his career away from Camp Nou’s intense spotlight.

For Barcelona, it would mark another chapter in their ongoing effort to restructure the squad amid tight financial constraints—while keeping their options open on younger, more central figures.