Atletico Madrid Target Marc Casadó in Ambitious Swap Deal — Simeone Leading the Effort
Atletico Madrid have set their sights on Barcelona’s rising star Marc Casadó, launching an audacious swap deal in hopes of luring the young midfielder to the Spanish capital.
The move, which has caught many by surprise, is being driven directly by Diego Simeone himself.
The Atletico boss sees Casadó as a perfect fit for his aggressive and disciplined tactical system.
Sources close to the situation reveal that Simeone is a big fan of Casadó’s playing style — especially his ability to read the game, break up opposition attacks, and keep possession under pressure.
The 20-year-old is viewed as a long-term replacement for veterans like Koke or Axel Witsel, both of whom have been pillars of Atletico’s midfield for years.
To make the deal happen, Atletico have submitted a player swap proposal to FC Barcelona. While the names involved in the offer have not yet been disclosed, the timing is notable.
Barcelona continue to face financial pressures and La Liga’s strict 1:1 spending rule, which limits their ability to register new players unless they free up salary space or bring in transfer revenue.
This has opened a small window of opportunity for Atletico to strike.
Though Barcelona had not originally planned to sell Casadó, the club’s leadership is reportedly considering the offer.
The need to ease financial restrictions could push them to make a tough decision regarding the future of one of their most promising La Masia graduates.
President Joan Laporta has already been briefed on Atletico’s interest. While his response hasn’t been made public, internal reports suggest that the board is divided — with some pushing for the financial relief the deal could bring, while others argue that Casadó should remain a key piece of the club’s future.
Meanwhile, Casadó’s representatives have been notified about Atletico’s approach.
Although the player has not commented publicly, it’s understood that his camp is open to exploring the move, depending on how talks progress.
As the transfer window continues, this situation is expected to evolve quickly. With Simeone personally invested in securing Casadó, and Barcelona weighing the pros and cons of letting him go, the coming days could be pivotal.
A decision from Laporta — and clarity on the players involved in the potential swap — is now eagerly awaited.
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