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Barcelona rejected €8 million Saudi bid for rising star in summer season

Barcelona rejected €8 million Saudi bid for rising star in summer season

In a shocking growth, it has come to mild by way of SPORT {that a} workforce from Saudi Arabia confirmed curiosity in signing Barcelona’s rising star, Marc Casado, throughout the earlier switch window. 

The younger midfielder has garnered vital consideration resulting from his current performances, and he has shortly turn into a precious participant beneath supervisor Hansi Flick.

Casado’s integration into the Barcelona squad has been well timed, as he stepped up when the workforce was combating accidents, showcasing his skills and flexibility on the sector.

At simply 21 years previous, he has seized the chance to safe his place in Barcelona’s beginning line-up. His constant performances have made him indispensable, reflecting his dedication to the membership. 

Curiosity from Saudi Arabia

Apparently, this dedication has not gone unnoticed by golf equipment overseas, particularly within the Saudi Professional League. This summer season, there was notable curiosity from Saudi Arabia, with key golf equipment and funding funds reaching out to Barcelona with tempting monetary gives. 

Marc Casado is just not on the market. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)

Their proposals got here as they had been conscious of Barcelona’s ongoing monetary struggles, main them to inquire in regards to the potential availability of a number of gamers, together with Raphinha, Vitor Roque, Robert Lewandowski, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inigo Martinez, and Casado.

One Saudi membership was reportedly ready to supply as a lot as €8 million for Casado, regardless of him not but having solidified his place within the first workforce at the moment. 

Nevertheless, this deal finally fell by way of, permitting Barcelona to retain their younger expertise. In a strategic transfer, Casado lately prolonged his contract till 2028, which strengthens the membership’s maintain on him.

Casado is just not on the market

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made it clear that La Masia is of utmost significance. Though there have been proposals from funds trying to purchase shares in a number of of Barcelona’s younger abilities, Laporta firmly declined these gives. 

In the long run, whereas monetary challenges proceed to be a priority for Barcelona, the membership’s dedication to its homegrown expertise stays true. 

Casado’s renewed contract and the membership’s stance on nurturing La Masia gamers sign a robust dedication to growing expertise from inside, somewhat than counting on exterior investments.

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