At Barcelona, transfer market operations don't stop. After weeks of incoming and outgoing moves, the offices at Camp Nou already consider a new transfer a done deal, which will ease the club's finances.
The sporting management is working with the same idea that has defined the summer: strengthening Hansi Flick's team without neglecting financial balance.
The blaugrana club has already accumulated more than €33 million ($33 million) in confirmed sales, and in the next few hours, it will close a deal that will allow it to reach an even more significant figure.
The main character is a homegrown player with "culé" DNA who had earned the trust of many fans, but who ultimately doesn't have a place in the German coach's plans.
Flick has been clear with Casadó
Marc Casadó didn't want to leave Barça. As captain of the reserve team and always identified with the colors, his dream was to establish himself in the first team. However, the reality is that Flick doesn't see him as a priority piece in midfield.
In the pivot position, the German has made it clear that his preferences are Frenkie de Jong and, later, Marc Bernal once he recovers from his injury.
In this scenario, Casadó has found himself relegated and without real options to get minutes. The message has been so direct that the footballer has ended up accepting that leaving is the only possible way.
Barça earns and breathes
The sale of Casadó will mean an injection of €30 million ($30 million) for the blaugrana treasury. This amount adds to the €33.3 million ($33.3 million) obtained from previous transfers and eases the pressure of financial fair play.
Barça has only invested €32 million ($32 million) in signings, with the arrival of goalkeeper Joan García and the €2 million ($2 million) spent on Bardghy. The net balance, therefore, is positive.
This difference will also allow the club to register new signings without trouble and give room for a last-minute operation if an interesting opportunity arises in the market. For now, both Garcia and Rashford are already registered.
Wolves and West Ham, very alert
According to information from Matteo Moretto, Wolves and West Ham are closely following the footballer and would be willing to put the €30 million ($30 million) that Barça is asking for on the table. From England, they see Casadó as a midfielder for the future, with room for growth and competitive experience in Europe.
Meanwhile, the player is divided. His first intention is to stay at Camp Nou and fight for a spot, but the sporting situation is pushing him to take a step he never wanted to take.
At the club, however, they see the deal as a way to balance the books and comply with regulations without having to sacrifice other more established players.
Strategic operation for Laporta
Laporta and Deco understand that Casadó's departure, although painful emotionally, is a logical move from an economic point of view. The homegrown player represents an asset that will allow the club to generate immediate profit without affecting Flick's starting eleven.
In a summer when Barça needed to balance the budget, every deal counts. With this one, the "culés" secure €30 million ($30 million) that provide relief and reinforce the idea that the youth academy is also a resource for financial survival.
What Barça has earned in sales this summer
€600,000 ($600,000) for Ilaix Moriba
€500,000 ($500,000) for Álex Collado
€6M ($6M) for Álex Valle
€8.5M ($8.5M) for Jean-Clair Todibo (percentage of future sale)
€200,000 ($200,000) for Ferran Jutglà
€1.5M ($1.5M) for Ludovit Reis
€1.2M ($1.2M) for Sergi Domínguez
€1M ($1M) for Noah Darvich
€5M ($5M) for Pablo Torre
€400,000 ($400,000) for Eman Kospo
€8.4M ($8.4M) for Pau Víctor
TOTAL: €33.3 MILLION ($33.3 MILLION)