FC Barcelona and midfielder Marc Casadó have reached an agreement for the player to leave the club, with two offers currently on the table and a potential transfer completion before the end of June. The 22-year-old former captain of Barcelona Atlètic appears headed to AS Monaco in a deal that reflects both the club’s squad restructuring ambitions and the financial realities of modern football.

The reported fee sits at approximately €18 million fixed, with an additional €5 million in performance-related add-ons. That brings the total package to around €23 million. Barcelona has also secured a 20% sell-on clause, meaning the Catalan club gets a cut if Monaco eventually moves Casadó along to another team.

The details of the Casadó deal

Casadó extended his contract with Barcelona through June 30, 2028, not long before transfer discussions began heating up in early June 2026. That extension gave Barcelona leverage in negotiations, ensuring they wouldn’t be forced into a fire sale as the contract wound down.

Super-agent Jorge Mendes has been orchestrating the player’s side of the discussions.

While Monaco appears to be the frontrunner, the situation isn’t entirely straightforward. Conflicting reports have emerged suggesting the Ligue 1 club may be re-evaluating its position. Negotiations have momentarily paused, though both sides reportedly remain engaged.

Interest hasn’t been limited to Monaco, either. Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked with the midfielder. Real Betis and Wolves have also been mentioned as potential suitors, though neither appears to have progressed as far as Monaco in formal talks.

The June 30 deadline isn’t arbitrary. Barcelona has been working to offload certain squad members before the end of the financial period, aiming to create both roster space and financial resources for incoming targets.

Why Barcelona is letting Casadó go

The €23 million total package, combined with the 20% sell-on clause, represents Barcelona’s attempt to extract maximum value from a player who wasn’t guaranteed significant first-team minutes going forward. If Casadó develops into a top-tier midfielder at Monaco and eventually moves to a bigger club for a premium fee, Barcelona collects 20% of that future sale without having to pay his wages in the interim.

What this means for the parties involved

The Premier League interest from Manchester United and Chelsea adds an important dynamic. Even if Monaco closes this deal, both English clubs now have Casadó on their radar. Should he perform well in Ligue 1, the 20% sell-on clause Barcelona negotiated could prove genuinely valuable.

The paused negotiations introduce some uncertainty. If Monaco does pull back, the Premier League suitors could swoop in with competing offers. Two offers already on the table means the club has options.