Barcelona Considering Sale of Marc Casadó Amid Financial Struggles
FC Barcelona is reportedly open to selling promising young midfielder Marc Casadó as part of ongoing efforts to manage their financial challenges.
The 20-year-old, valued at around €30 million, had previously been viewed as a key part of Xavi’s long-term plans.
However, shifting financial realities and La Liga’s strict regulations may force the club to reconsider its stance.
Casadó, a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, has impressed with strong performances for Barcelona B and in preseason matches.
The club had no plans to let him go, seeing him as a potential first-team regular in the future.
Yet, financial constraints — especially the need to comply with La Liga’s 1:1 spending rule — have left Barcelona exploring player sales to register new signings before the season begins.
One of the main reasons Casadó could be sold is the financial benefit. As a homegrown player, any transfer fee received would be recorded as full profit in the club’s books.
Barcelona has already trimmed the wage bill but still needs to raise funds through sales or sponsorships.
Selling Casadó could help the club remain compliant with financial fair play rules and complete registration of recent signings.
Additionally, the depth in the current midfield further complicates Casadó’s chances of securing regular playing time.
The squad already includes stars like Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gündoğan, Fermin López, and promising new arrivals such as Marc Bernal and Mikayil Faye.
With such competition, Casadó may find it difficult to break into the first team consistently.
Despite being open to a transfer, Barcelona isn’t pushing Casadó out the door.
He is still considered a valuable prospect, and the club reportedly intends to maintain some level of future control should he leave. This could be through buy-back clauses or a percentage of a future sale.
Casadó himself is not actively seeking an exit and remains committed to his development at the club.
However, his representatives have been quietly asked to monitor potential interest from other La Liga sides and European clubs.
If the right offer comes in — one that meets the club’s valuation — Barcelona may move forward with the sale, viewing it as a necessary step to ease financial pressure while maintaining a long-term vision for the player.
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