€40m Barcelona star wanted in Saudi Arabia this summer

Barcelona’s 22-year-old midfielder Marc Casadó has emerged as a summer target for an unnamed Saudi Pro League side, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The report claims the Middle Eastern club is ready to table a €40 million bid for the Spanish international, a figure that would tempt the cash-conscious Catalan giants into negotiations.

Casadó, who has struggled to secure a regular starting role under Hansi Flick this season, has seen his future debated throughout the campaign. With Barcelona’s financial constraints well documented, the La Liga champions are open to sanctioning departures if the price is right, and the Saudi proposal could provide welcome relief to the club’s ongoing economic balancing act.

The youngster’s versatility and energy in midfield have long marked him as one of La Masia’s brightest prospects, yet competition for places has limited his minutes at Spotify Camp Nou. A move to the Saudi Pro League would offer Casadó the promise of consistent first-team football and a significant salary increase, while Barcelona would gain valuable breathing room within their wage structure.

No formal offer has been lodged yet, but Fichajes indicate that intermediaries have already sounded out both club and player. Should the €40 million valuation be met, Barcelona are expected to green-light discussions, accelerating what could become one of the summer’s most eye-catching transfers.