Marc Casado has left Barcelona for a season-long loan at Deportivo and admits it's tough to leave the Camp Nou.
The 22-year-old had been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona but did not manage to complete a transfer away from the club until deadline-day.
Casado has been quizzed about the transfer after being met at the airport by reporters and answered "You never know" when asked about a possible return to Barcelona.
He was also asked if he was upset to be leaving and replied: "Taking a year off from playing at Barça is tough, but I'm excited. I'm not leaving upset; I've already talked it over with the club, and we all have things to improve."
Casado will now spend the season in Galicia and says Deportivo, who are back in La Liga this season, are "building a really solid project, with a lot of drive."

#Barcelona #year #asked

The transfer window has closed, and Wednesday's front pages sum up everything that happened.
Barça bring the striker saga to an end by signing Gabriel Jesus for three seasons, while on the same day Marc Casadó leaves on loan to Deportivo.
At Atlético, Julián Álvarez turns down ***** nal and stays with the Rojiblancos after training as normal, with a chance of playing on Saturday at San Mamés. The same club also seals the arrival of Jonathan David as backup No. 9.
LaLiga has surpassed €733 million in transfer spending, €25 million more than last season, and Real Madrid have confirmed the €125 million signing of Diomande as the biggest Spanish purchase outside the Premier League. Betis secure Ceballos, available on a free after leaving Madrid, while Giménez and Casadó both join Deportivo on loan.
Outside Spain, Manchester City have matched the British record by paying €125 million for Enzo Fernández, who reunites with Maresca after leaving a Chelsea side that is already close to €500 million in sales.

#million #madrid #outside #signing

With not a lot of time left before the summer transfer window slams shut, FC Barcelona are still working to finalise a couple of last-minute operations.
One such operation involves out-of-favour midfielder Marc Casado, with the Blaugrana keen on parting ways with the academy graduate and trim the squad during the final hours of the transfer window.
The Catalans have been working hard to find a solution for the midfielder, who has known his situation for months and has been ******* sing the various offers received with his representatives.
Now, according to SPORT, Deportivo La Coruna have made a strong late push to sign Casado on loan from Barcelona. The proposal has emerged almost at the last minute, but the midfielder is seriously considering it.
Deportivo La Coruna make a push for Casado. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

#casado #coruna #transfer #working

With the summer transfer window slamming shut soon, the future of Marc Casado will likely dominate the headlines for now.
The midfielder has yet to secure an exit from Camp Nou despite having been identified as surplus to requirements by Hansi Flick and his troops.
RB Leipzig were credited with interest in the midfielder recently but have since dropped the pursuit. That leaves Besiktas as the ones firmly in focus.
Casado has no place in the Barcelona team. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
According to Diario SPORT, Besiktas have been one of the most interested clubs since the start of the summer and have intensified their pressure in recent days to convince both Barcelona and the player to sanction a move.

#since #camp

With its latest $1.1 billion fund, Andreessen Horowitz is getting physical (with AI).
The firm announced that the Machine Age Fund will invest "into all of the computer infrastructure on which AI runs, including chips, memory, networking, and storage," and that this includes "full systems for running AI: from data centers to robotics to home AI appliances."
General partners Martin Casado and Raghu Raghuram will lead the new strategy, which will target both early- and growth-stage companies. Partners from a16z's Infrastructure, American Dynamism and Growth funds will also invest from the new vehicle.
The fund represents a doubling down on its expansion into hardware investments, especially the AI infrastructure bets it has made in defense.
"Dedicated hardware and robotics funds have existed for years, but when one of the largest firms in venture stands up a fund specifically for that, you pay attention," said PitchBook fund strategies ****** yst Nick Rescigno. "Advances in physical AI are making hardware capable of things that weren't achievable a few years ago."

#years

The board at La Liga champions Barcelona were recently contacted by their counterparts from German outfit RB Leipzig. This came with a view to gathering information on the terms of a potential deal for Marc Casadó.
Youngster Casadó is of course widely expected to bring a close to his stint in Blaugrana colours before the summer is out. Pushed further down the engine room pecking order in Hansi Flick's squad following the recent arrival of Rodri, the 22-year-old has been informed that his services are no longer required in Catalunya's capital.
Still held in high regard across the continent, Casadó, in turn, has garnered interest from a whole host of clubs over recent weeks.
And as alluded to above, over the last couple of days, a new suitor are understood to have positioned themselves in the race for the signature of the Spanish international.
As per a report from market insider Fabrizio Romano:

#liga #leipzig #blaugrana

Marc Casado's time at Barcelona appears to be moving towards its final chapter, with Sunderland now emerging as a serious contender for the midfielder's signature.
The 22-year-old has found himself on the outside of Hansi Flick's plans, and the signs around his future have become difficult to ignore.
As reported before, Casado has been training separately from the main group for weeks as Barcelona and his representatives look for a solution before the transfer window closes.
Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Sunderland have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs monitoring the Barcelona academy graduate.
The English side is understood to be in discussions over a potential move, giving Casado a possible route to remain in European football.

#sunderland #premier #english

Marc Casado is set to leave Barcelona, and for much of the summer, he has not been involved in their plans, leading ******* nal to show interest in signing him.
The Gunners believe he would perform well in their team, while Barca are more than happy to sell him during this window if their asking price is met. Casado has also been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, but the midfielder now has another suitor competing with ******* nal for his signature in England.
Fichajes reveals that Nottingham Forest are set to add Casado to their squad from Barca, with the ambitious club prepared to go all out to make the move happen.
Forest see Casado as another important signing who could strengthen their midfield as they bid to finish high up the Premier League table. His arrival would provide another option in the middle of the pitch, while also potentially allowing the midfielder to play regularly.
Casado could be happy to move to England, but choosing Forest over ******* nal would only happen if he is confident that he would receive more playing time at the City Ground than at the Emirates.

#casado

Alejandro Balde was omitted from Barcelona's matchday squad against Elche last night amid growing uncertainty over his future.
The 22-year-old was among three players to have been left out for Barcelona's La Liga opener, along with Marc Casado and Hector Fort.
Fabrizio Romano revealed towards the end of last week that Manchester United had approached Balde's agents to gauge whether a deal would be feasible this summer.
They are in the market for a young but proven left-back, and the Catalan giants are seemingly looking to cash in while their academy graduate has suitors interested.
Reports over the weekend have even suggested that Balde has already privately green-lit a switch to Old Trafford, despite wanting to stay at Barcelona past the deadline.

#last #elche #marc #fort

Nottingham Forest are firmly in the picture for Marc Casado, with TeamTalk reporting that the Premier League club are currently leading the race for the Barcelona midfielder.
The 22-year-old is understood to be weighing up his future after finding opportunities limited under Hansi Flick. Casado started only 10 games last season, and there is now a growing acceptance that a fresh move could suit all parties. Forest's interest appears serious, timely and potentially well aligned with the player's own priorities.
Casado remains highly regarded at Barcelona, but the situation has shifted. The report states the Catalan club are ready to let him explore a transfer, while his standing has been further affected by a symbolic detail, his No.17 shirt has been given to Anthony Gordon. For any player, that sends a message.
According to the report, Casado now feels "a change of club is the best option for his development". That line matters, because it points to a player seeking clarity, minutes and progression, rather than simply a move for status.
There has been no shortage of interest. Manchester City's wider ownership model and Chelsea's multi-club structure both looked into a deal earlier this summer. However, "Casado rejected that route because he felt it would be too similar to the situation he is trying to escape from at Barcelona." In short, he wants certainty.

#club

La Liga giants Barcelona have omitted a trio of transfer-linked members of the club's first-team setup from their matchday squad to face Elche.
Hansi Flick's troops are of course primed to kick the defence of their Spanish top-flight ****** le into gear on Sunday evening. After seeing arch rivals Real Madrid get the better of Espanyol on Saturday, Barca will be hopeful of responding with a three-point haul of their own.
In efforts towards as much, though, the Blaugrana will make do without the contributions of any of Alejandro Balde, Marc Casadó, or Héctor Fort.
Defenders Balde and Fort, as well as midfielder Casadó, have all been heavily linked with respective departures from Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer deadline.
Out of the plans of boss Hansi Flick, the Camp Nou brass are hopeful of securing considerable sums for all three over the coming days.

#casad

Marc Casado's future appears certain to be decided away from Barcelona, but a move to Saudi Arabia is not currently part of the midfielder's preferred plan.
According to SPORT, the Barcelona academy graduate is open to leaving the club but wants to remain in European football, where he believes he can continue competing at the highest level and play an important role for his next team.
As a result, the Saudi Arabia route suddenly becomes uncertain, despite Barcelona's interest in a financially attractive sale and continued efforts from Al-Hilal to sign the midfielder.
The Barcelona sporting management is looking to accelerate departures as they attempt to clear **** e in the squad and improve their salary situation.
Casado is reluctant to move to Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

#saudi #casado

Hansi Flick has named his Barcelona squad for Sunday's friendly against FC Basel at Sankt Jakob-Park in Switzerland.
The Barcelona boss has named 24 players for the trip but has left out Pedri and Gavi, with both players working on specific training plans right now.
Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji miss out due to injury, while there's also no place for Marc Casado, Hector Fort, Tommy Marques, Jofre Torrents, Guille Fernandez, or Toni Fernandez who are all expected to depart before the transfer window closes.
Here's the squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Joan García, Wojciech Szczęsny, Eder Aller

#Barcelona #flick

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick requested for six members of the current first-team setup in Catalunya's capital to train separately from the rest of his players on Tuesday.
That's according to Mundo Deportivo, who have provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Barcelona are of course currently in the thick of pre-season preparations with a view to the fast-approaching 2026/27 campaign. Training drills and methods have therefore been ramped up a notch over recent days, as players inch towards full match fitness.
This step up gave rise to its first casualty on Monday, however, as Roony Bardghji was forced out of training with what was later revealed to be a torn ACL in his right knee.
In turn, it should not come as a major surprise to hear of cautionary measures since being taken by Hansi Flick and his staff. As per a report from MD, all of Marc Casadó, Héctor Fort, Jofre Torrents, Tommy Marqués, Toni Fernández, and Guille Fernández were put through their paces in training away from their teammates earlier today.

#training

The decisive days of the transfer window are approaching, and FC Barcelona are entering a period of major movement.
The club's priorities remain the arrivals of Rodri, Julian Alvarez and Joao Cancelo, but departures are just as important as they look to create the salary-cap room needed to complete Deco and Hansi Flick's ambitious plans.
Ronald Araujo has already left, while Barcelona expect Marc Casado to depart for around €40 million in the coming days.
Another player who could leave if a sufficiently attractive offer arrives is Jules Kounde. The Frenchman has returned to pre-season training, but ****** nal are closely monitoring his situation, reports SPORT.
If Kounde signals that he is open to leaving, the London club would be prepared to make a move for a defender capable of operating both at centre-back and right-back.

#Barcelona #kounde #joao #deco

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has admitted that he recently informed both Roony Bardghji and Marc Casadó that they do not feature in his plans for the season ahead.
Barca made the trip to Italy on Saturday afternoon, for a pre-season mini tournament featuring Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
At the last minute, though, the aforementioned Bardghji and Casadó were informed that they would not be part of the travelling party. Both have taken full part in pre-season in Catalunya's capital to date, but are now considered as being on the exit ramp.
Speaking to the media in the aftermath of yesterday's test in Udine, the aforementioned Hansi Flick was therefore drawn on the names of the two youngsters.
And Barcelona's headmaster went on to confirm that Bardghji and Casadó are indeed on the way out, a decision which proved understandably difficult to convey to the players themselves:

#bardghji #roony

An insight into the reaction of Barcelona pair Marc Casadó and Roony Bardghji to the club's decision to send them on their way this summer has come to the fore online.
This comes amid confirmation that both players have been left taken aback by the handling of the situation.
Midfielder Casadó and attacker Bardghji earlier today saw their respective futures decided once and for all. After Barcelona's travelling squad for a pre-season mini tournament in Italy was unveiled, neither was anywhere to be seen.
It was subsequently confirmed that as much came owing to efforts on the part of the Camp Nou brass to sell the young pair before the window slams shut.
And as alluded to above, the harsh treatment to which they have been subjected by their employers over recent hours has come as something of a shock to Casadó and Bardghji alike.

#pair #italy

The exit operation at La Liga champions Barcelona is beginning to heat up this weekend. This comes as four members of Hansi Flick's first-team squad inch towards imminent departures.
The more high-profile pair, as widely reported in the media over the last 24 hours, come in the form of Ronald Araújo, and Ferran Torres.
The latter is all set to link up with Premier League giants Liverpool on loan for the season ahead, whilst frontman Ferran has made the call to take his talents to European champions Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent basis.
As alluded to above, though, the exits from Catalunya's capital will not end there…
As revealed by Barcelona insider Gerard Romero, both Roony Bardghji and Marc Casadó have been left out of the Blaugrana's travelling squad for a pre-season mini tournament featuring Nottingham Forest and Udinese on Saturday.

#champions #liga #torres

The exit operations are in full swing at FC Barcelona.
Ronald Araujo is on the verge of completing his loan move to Liverpool, while Marc Casado could be on his way to Saudi Arabia, having been left out of the squad travelling to Italy for the friendlies against Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, another academy graduate could be on his way out of Barcelona in the coming days.
Indeed, as per the report, Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for talented right-back Hector Fort this summer.
The 20-year-old La Masia product spent the last season on loan at Elche, where he showed promise despite enduring an injury-riddled campaign.

#Barcelona #Liverpool #casado #arabia

Barcelona have made solid progress on the transfer front in recent days, both in terms of arrivals and departures.
While they are now on the verge of signing Rodri from Manchester City, Deco and Co. managed to facilitate Ronald Araujo's exit and are close to finalising departures for Marc Casado and Roony Bardghji.
One objective that they have struggled to achieve, however, is the signing of a centre-forward. Julian Alvarez remains the top target, but Atletico Madrid maintain that they will not sell to Barcelona under any condition.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was publicly asked about Julian Alvarez's situation earlier this week, and his response made it very clear that it was a decision of the club and not the player to continue working together.
"The situation is very clear. The club has made a decision that Miguel Angel has explained very well," he said, via Cadena SER.

#signing

According to SPORT, FC Barcelona wrapped up their preseason training camp in England with an internal training match, providing Hansi Flick with encouraging news ahead of the team's return to Spain.
After the scheduled friendly against Preston North End was cancelled because the English club did not have enough first-team players available, Flick instead organised an in-house match at St. George's Park.
The game was played on Pitch 6, named after England legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
The session began shortly before midday and consisted of three 20-minute periods, and finished in a 1-1 draw.
The first team lined up with: Wojciech Szczesny, Xavi Espart, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martin, Jofre Torrents, Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, Orian Goren, Karim Adeyemi, Ebrima Tunkara, and Alex Gonzalez.

#training #match #first #Barcelona

Barcelona have gone to the market to search for a new central midfielder after Frenkie de Jong was ruled out long-term with an MCL tear sustained during the World Cup, according to transfer expert Matteo Moretto. The Dutch international will miss a significant spell, leaving Hansi Flick short in the middle of the park as the new LaLiga season approaches.
The injury alone would be enough to trigger a reassessment of Barcelona's midfield resources, but de Jong's relationship with Flick has also grown strained following several incidents in recent months. That context matters: even before the ligament damage was confirmed, there were already questions about what role, if any, de Jong would play in Flick's plans going forward.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during a match.
The combination of a long-term absence and a fractured working relationship means Barcelona may not simply be filling a gap until he recovers – they could be planning for a more permanent realignment of the midfield.
Marc Casadó could be an in-house option to earn more minutes, but he does not appear to be part of Flick's plans either. Separate reports indicate that Barcelona have set a new asking price for Casadó and that the club has been told to listen to offers for him – hardly the sign of a player being earmarked as a stop-gap replacement.

#frenkie #casad #long #midfield

Frenkie de Jong's injury update earlier this week confirmed that the player would miss a big part of the opening of the new season, as he has ruptured the medial collateral ligament of his knee.
The development comes as a massive blow to Hansi Flick's plans, for De Jong has proven to be instrumental as a starter alongside Pedri in recent years for the club.
Having the club captain out to yet another injury blow, needless to say, leaves the club in a relatively tricky situation with only Pedri, Gavi and Marc Bernal left as the options to play in the deep midfield.
Further, it makes the operation of Marc Casado's departure complicated too.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo now, Barcelona have no intention of changing their transfer plans after De Jong's injury and will rely only on internal solutions until he is back.

#pedri #frenkie

Barcelona star Marc Casadó is giving increasing consideration to a potential summer move to the Middle East. This comes amid serious interest in the Spanish international on the part of Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.
Casadó is of course widely expected to be on the move before the summer is out.
After tumbling down the engine room pecking order in Hansi Flick’s squad this past season, the 22-year-old has accepted the fact that his future now lies away from the Spotify Camp Nou.
Initially, Casadó slammed the door on a potential move to Saudi Arabia, in the face of interest from several SPL clubs.
As alluded to above, however, if the latest word stemming from the media this weekend is anything to go by, then the midfielder could yet be swayed by the riches on offer in Asia…

In a recent report, Tuttomercatoweb mentioned that Chelsea are hoping to re-sign Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei . It has been claimed that the Blues have set their sights on recruiting the Italian talent this off-season.
Casadei enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in the previous campaign when he put in a run of impressive displays for them in the middle of the park. The 23-year-old scored seven times in 36 matches for Torino last season across all competitions.
The Italian sensation is currently one of the most talented midfielders in his homeland. Thus, it is no surprise that Chelsea are keen on bringing him back to Stamford Bridge later this year.
His current contract at the Italian club will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for the Blues to sign him this off-season.
TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Cesare Casadei of Torino FC in action during the Serie A match between Torino FC and **** as Verona FC at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on April 11, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Barcelona were reportedly willing to offer Atletico Madrid the chance to include either Marc Casado or Alejandro Balde as part of a deal to sign Julian Alvarez.
An update from Mundo Deportivo claims that Barca put the names of the two players on the table in recent transfer discussions with Los Colchoneros.
Barcelona were willing to offer €100 million, paid in six installments, and also spoke about Casado and Balde during the talks.
Atletico were quick to dismiss the idea of signing Casado even though the midfielder would have been willing to make the move to the Spanish capital.
Barca also mentioned Balde, particularly as Atletico had been interested in Marc Cucurella, but that idea didn't go down well either.

Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has once again found himself on the radar of Saudi Arabian football, with Al-Nassr considering the youngster as part of their plans to strengthen the midfield this summer.
The Saudi Pro League side is preparing for a significant rebuild in midfield following the expected departure of veteran midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.
Replacing a player of his experience and influence is viewed as a priority, and club officials are now ***** sing several options capable of filling that void ahead of the new season.
On that note, according to SPORT, Casado has emerged as one of the leading names under consideration.
The departure of Brozovic would leave a major gap in Al-Nassr’s squad, both in terms of quality and leadership.

A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has made his way onto the transfer radar of Premier League outfit Manchester United.
The Blaugrana star in the sights of the Old Trafford brass? Marc Casadó.
Youngster Casadó is for his part widely expected to bring a close to his time on Barcelona’s books over the months ahead.
After falling out of favour under the watch of Hansi Flick in Catalunya’s capital this past season, the 22-year-old has been tipped as a much-needed source of funds at the Camp Nou.
A whole host of clubs from across Europe and beyond, in turn, have been credited with an interest in a player still considered by many to be a potential star in the making.

In a recent report, Mundo Deportivo revealed that Manchester United are eyeing a move for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils would have to rival Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the race to sign the Spanish talent in this transfer window.
Casado caught the eye at times with his performances at the centre of Barcelona’s midfield in the previous campaign. The Spanish sensation secured one ****** ist but failed to register a goal in 34 matches for the Catalan giants last season across multiple competitions.
The 22-year-old is currently among the best young central midfielders in La Liga. Hence, it is no surprise that Man United are eager to get a deal done for him in this transfer window.
His current contract at the Nou Camp will run out in the summer of 2028. Thus, the Red Devils would have to make a big offer if they want to recruit him later this year.
MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 26: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Everton’s summer transfer plans appear increasingly focused on strengthening the heart of the team, and according to Sports Boom, Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei has emerged as one of the club’s key targets.
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The Italian is attracting attention from across Europe after an impressive spell in Serie A, with Everton and Brighton now officially among the clubs ******* sing a move. What makes this pursuit particularly interesting is that Casadei appears to sit at the intersection of several competing ambitions. Torino want maximum value, Premier League clubs want emerging quality and the player himself appears ready for the next chapter of his career.
There is a growing sense that Everton are attempting to act decisively in the market.
Sports Boom reports that preliminary discussions have already taken place between the club and the player’s representatives. Significantly, there is believed to be confidence that personal terms would not present a major obstacle if negotiations progress.