Barcelona have reportedly increased their valuation of midfielder Marc Casado, with a new report saying the club now want 40 million for the academy product. The update suggests the Catalan side are open to business, but only at a significantly higher figure than before.
The report, cited from Mundo Deportivo, comes amid claims that head coach Hansi Flick has indicated Barcelona should listen to offers for Casado. That fits with the view that the midfielder is no longer considered essential to the squad going forward.
Casado’s situation appears to reflect wider squad planning at Barcelona as Flick shapes his options for the new campaign. Even if the club are prepared to entertain bids, the raised asking price points to a desire to protect the player’s value rather than allow an easy exit.
For now, the key takeaway is that Barcelona are not closing the door on a transfer, but any interested side may need to meet a 40 million valuation. Casado’s future will likely depend on whether clubs are willing to match that number in the market.
