Atletico Madrid is moving again to kidnap Barcelona talent Marc Casado
Atletico Madrid has reopened negotiations to sign the young midfielder Marc Casado, in light of the uncertainty surrounding his future with Barcelona before the start of the next summer transfer window.
According to what was revealed by the Spanish newspaper “Sport”, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has made contact during the past weeks with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, in order to confirm the Madrid club’s continued interest in obtaining the services of the young player.
Casado is considered one of the most prominent names of candidates. To leave Barcelona next summer, especially after his role within the team declined under the leadership of German coach Hansi Flick, despite the great praise that the player received within the club due to his commitment and high professionalism throughout the season.
According to sources close to the club, the player dealt with great professionalism with his current situation, without expressing any objection to his lack of participation, as he continued to work seriously within the group, despite receiving several offers from European clubs, in addition to repeated interest from Saudi League clubs, preferring to postpone the decision on the matter. His future extends beyond the end of the season.
The report indicated that Casado gave his agent full authority to study and negotiate offers during the recent period, in light of the growing interest in his services.
The player enjoys great admiration within Atletico Madrid, as coach Diego Simeone believes that Casado’s combative personality and playing style fit perfectly with the team’s identity. The club's interest in including him is not new, after Simeone had previously contacted the player personally last summer to inform him of the club's desire to sign him, a step that left a positive impression on the player, despite his constant adherence to the idea of success within Barcelona.
Despite the growing interest from several clubs, Casado still places continuing with Barcelona as his first option, after informing the club's management of his desire to continue his career within the team that he considers the club of his dreams since childhood.
The newspaper also explained that Barcelona's management is It has been planning for some time to extend the player’s contract, with the aim of keeping him within the club’s future project, or raising his market value in anticipation of any future decision related to selling him.
Despite the difficulty of his current situation due to the limited participation in his participation, Casado is still clinging to the idea of fighting for his place within the Catalan team’s lineup, hoping to regain his role during the coming period.
