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2 days agoHansi Flick sends strong message to Marc Casado about his Barcelona future
Hansi Flick insists Marc Casado must stay at Barcelona and does not want him to leave during the January transfer window.
A recent update from SPORT has revealed that Galatasaray have identified Marc Casado as a potential transfer target. The Turkish giants are closely monitoring the situation of the Barcelona midfielder, whose role in the first team has changed significantly over the past months. It must be noted that Casado remains tied to Barcelona until 2028 and has a release clause set at €100 million.
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Atletico Madrid following the departure of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham. A new report from Marca says that Casado has been put on Atletico's list of potential targets as they look for a replacement. Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is thought to be Atletico's top target but Casado is also under consideration, particularly because he's struggling for game time at Barcelona.
Casado's inclusion in an unfamiliar role was a calculated experiment by Hansi Flick. And by the final whistle, the numbers backed up the decision. Against Guadalajara, Casado recorded five recoveries, won four duels and completed 69 of his 71 passes. Beyond the raw data, he spent significant time in the opposition half, showing confidence on the ball and a clear attacking intent from a defensive position.
Chelsea believe Casado possesses the versatility, tactical intelligence and technical quality required to adapt to the demands of English football. Barcelona are used to it For what it is worth, this is not an isolated case, as Chelsea have been monitoring Barcelona's squad for months. Previously, they explored several profiles across different positions and names, such as Fermin Lopez, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, and Ronald Araujo have all been linked at various stages.
As reported by SPORT, Barcelona are preparing to reopen renewal talks with Marc Casado after he joined forces with super agent Jorge Mendes. Casado had already agreed to extend his stay at the club in 2024 when he signed a new deal running until 2030. Those talks, however, were conducted under the guidance of his former agent, Jonathan Luque.
The club's hierarchy have reportedly submitted an offer of 30 million, matching Barca's valuation of the player, in a bid to accelerate negotiations. Villa's ambition does not end with the transfer fee. They are also prepared to offer Casado a lucrative contract that would quadruple his current wages, showing just how determined the Midlands club are to bring him to Villa Park.