Stuttgart prepare shock move for Barcelona star, aiming to capitalise on any uncertainty at Camp Nou with a serious approach.
With the 22-year-old La Masia graduate featuring in just nine La Liga starts despite 26 overall appearances, reports suggest Barcelona have set a €30 million valuation, signaling openness to a summer exit for the right offer.
This comes amid fierce midfield competition from Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and rising star Marc Bernal, pushing the Spaniard further down the pecking order.
The player at the center of this transfer buzz is Marc Casadó, Barcelona’s homegrown defensive midfielder who burst onto the scene last term with standout performances, including Champions League showings against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, as reported by Fichajes.
A two-time Spain international since late 2024, Casadó has notched one goal and seven assists across 67 senior outings, but his form has dipped amid limited trust from Flick.
His current deal runs to 2028, yet suitors are circling, drawn by his tactical nous, passing range (88% accuracy), and tenacity in duels.
Stuttgart leads the Bundesliga chase, viewing Casadó as a perfect fit to anchor their engine room alongside talents like Angelo Stiller, especially after their impressive 2025-26 campaign.
Borussia Dortmund lurks as another option, seeking midfield reinforcement post-injuries, while Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig have previously inquired.
Premier League clubs—Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United—showed winter interest, but Bundesliga moves appeal for guaranteed minutes.
Saudi Pro League outfits dangle lucrative deals, though the player prefers staying in Europe at this career stage.
Barcelona’s willingness to cash in aligns with financial prudence and squad reshaping, potentially funding incoming targets like Salzburg’s Joane Gadou.
For Casadó, a switch to Stuttgart could reignite his trajectory, offering Europa League exposure and a platform to impress for Spain’s senior side.
Negotiations remain preliminary, but with his market value at €25 million, a bidding war looms as clubs knock on his door.
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