FC Barcelona is experiencing a season full of emotions, and among them, the emergence of Marc Casadó has been one of the most notable. The young midfielder has gone from being a La Masia prospect to becoming a key piece for Hansi Flick, being a starter. However, his great performance has caught the attention of a Premier League giant: Chelsea.
Chelsea wants Casadó to lead its midfield
The London team is rebuilding itself and is looking for a midfielder to organize the game alongside Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández. Marc Casadó fits perfectly into that profile, which has led Chelsea to seriously consider signing him. The English club's executives are willing to make a big offer to Barça to secure Casadó's signing and make him shine in the Premier League.
However, from Camp Nou, the reply is clear: Casadó is not for sale. His recent renewal until 2028 demonstrates the club's confidence in him. The player himself has expressed multiple times his desire to succeed in the blue and garnet jersey.
Why is Frenkie de Jong blamed?
Frenkie de Jong's name has started to come up in this possible move, and not precisely because the Dutchman is involved in the operation. The reason is that his presence at Barça could be limiting Casadó's growth in the team. De Jong is an essential piece in Flick's scheme, which reduces the young midfielder's opportunities in the most important matches.
Marc Casadó wants to stay at the club, but he knows that his progression will depend on the space he has in the starting eleven. With De Jong monopolizing the organizer position, the competition becomes more complicated. In this context, Chelsea has detected an opportunity to convince the footballer to change scenery and take on a leading role in the Premier.
Barça's and the player's stance
Despite the rumors and Chelsea's interest, in Can Barça they are adamant: Marc Casadó is non-transferable. His growth in the last season has been impressive, and the club sees him as the future of the blue and garnet midfield. Moreover, the player himself is clear that his dream is to succeed at Barça and, for now, he doesn't consider leaving.
Chelsea will have to look for other options to strengthen its midfield, as Casadó doesn't seem willing to leave Camp Nou. If his role in the team doesn't evolve in the coming months, though, the interest of other big clubs could reopen this debate.