Atletico Madrid will aim to beat Manchester United in the race to sign 22-year-old Spanish international Marc Casado from Barcelona in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Marc Casado is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. The Colchoneros are keen on bolstering their first-team squad by signing a holding midfielder after selling Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid. So, the 22-year-old Barcelona whizkid has emerged as a target for Los Rojiblancos.
The Spaniard is also a target for Manchester United, with the Red Devils, like Atletico Madrid, registering their interest in signing him from Barcelona this month. However, the latest update has revealed that the Colchoneros are “set to beat” Manchester United to Casado’s signature.
How has Marc Casado fared in his Barcelona journey?
Marc Casado has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at FC Barcelona. The 22-year-old made his senior bow for Barcelona in November 2022 but had to wait until the 2023/24 season to enjoy his breakthrough at the Catalan club.
The Spanish international has thrived since Hansi Flick took over as the Barcelona head coach. However, the youngster has struggled for regular game time this term, managing only 871 minutes in 19 outings thus far. Nevertheless, Casado’s stock remains high, with several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United, interested in him.
Will Casado leave Barcelona anytime soon?
Marc Casado has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as Casemiro will depart from Old Trafford after the 2025/26 season ends. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte has been dreadful since joining Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain 18 months ago. So, Casado has emerged as a viable target.
As for Atletico Madrid, the Colchoneros have been scouring the market for a midfielder since selling Conor Gallagher to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. Several candidates, including Ruben Neves, have thus emerged on Atletico Madrid’s wishlist, with Casado also a viable target.
Atletico Madrid and Manchester United have expressed their interest in the 22-year-old Spaniard. However, the latest report has revealed that Los Rojiblancos will win the battle for his signature. It will be interesting to see if Casado leaves Barcelona midway through the 2025/26 season.