Enzo Maresca’s Marc Casado, the standout midfielder for Barcelona, is valued at €50 million for Chelsea to secure his transfer. A report from Sport indicates Chelsea’s interest in signing Casado, and Barcelona might consider allowing his departure if they receive offers nearing the €50 million mark.
Marc Casado is another outstanding player to come out of La Masia. He has been a member of the Barcelona team since 2016. After being promoted to the first squad last summer, the 21-year-old midfielder had a strong debut season, playing in 36 games and helping to score seven goals.
Despite starting regularly in the first half of the season, a ligament injury allowed Frenkie de Jong to take over his position in the starting XI. With Barcelona now looking to renew De Jong’s contract, he is expected to remain the preferred option moving forward. Moreover, Marc Bernal, 18, is expected to come back for the next season, which might result in Marc Casado receiving less playing time compared to the previous year. Even though Barcelona showed interest in him and extended a new contract last summer, they are still considering putting him on the market this summer.
The Catalan club is in dire need of money, so selling Marc Casado could help them make ends meet. Because they have adequate midfield depth to handle his departure, Barcelona may be willing to part ways if he receives an offer near to €50 million, even if they have set his price at around €30 million.
Chelsea’s interest is known to Barcelona, and the Blues have the financial wherewithal to match their asking price. They constantly look for young people who have a lot of potential, therefore Casado is a perfect fit for their schemes. The 21-year-old would be a great addition to the team, and Maresca is keen to improve the caliber of his midfield. But it’s still unclear if Chelsea will pay the high asking price and, more crucially, if Casado is willing to leave Barcelona, which seems doubtful considering his intense loyalty to the team.
