"Casadó's breakthrough came during the 2024-25 campaign when he seized his opportunity after Marc Bernal's early-season injury. The La Masia graduate accumulated 2,447 minutes across 36 matches, contributing a goal and six assists, and appeared on the radar of Premier League clubs. Despite transfer interest from West Ham and Wolverhampton, Casadó remained committed to Barcelona, determined to fight for his place."
"However, this season, circumstances have shifted. With Frenkie de Jong and Pedri securing the double pivot in most fixtures, Casadó's involvement has been limited. Across 13 appearances, he has played just 591 minutes, starting seven games but completing only three. In some matches, he was even substituted at halftime. Against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, he did not enter the field at all, with Flick preferring Eric García and later Andreas Christensen in midfield."
"Despite his reduced role, Casadó remains deeply connected to Barcelona. He was present during the club's triumphant return to the Spotify Camp Nou against Athletic Club, where he received the match ball, a keepsake from a historic 4-0 win marking the reopening of the renovated stadium. Negotiations are ongoing for Casadó's contract extension through 2030, but with the imminent return of Pedri and Gavi, competition for minutes will only intensify."
At 22, Casadó rose in 2024-25 after Marc Bernal's injury, logging 2,447 minutes in 36 matches with one goal and six assists. Premier League interest surfaced, but Casadó stayed to compete for a place. In 2025-26, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri have occupied the double pivot, limiting Casadó to 13 appearances and 591 minutes, with only three full games and some halftime substitutions. He did not appear at Stamford Bridge as Flick selected Eric García and Andreas Christensen in midfield. Casadó attended the Spotify Camp Nou reopening and received the match ball, and contract-extension talks through 2030 continue amid growing competition.
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