Barcelona criticizes Jorge Mendes over Marc Casado loan to Deportivo

Barcelona expressed frustration with agent Jorge Mendes after midfielder Marc Casado completed a deadline-day loan move to Deportivo La Coruña. The club intended to secure a permanent transfer for the 22-year-old, targeting a fee of approximately €25 million, but failed to receive suitable offers. Consequently, Barcelona agreed to a loan deal that includes covering half of the player's salary. Relations between the club and the midfielder reportedly deteriorated following a reduction in his playing time and clear signals that he would have limited opportunities under Hansi Flick. Casado, who faced increased competition in midfield following the arrival of Rodri, turned down potential offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The move concludes a summer search for a permanent exit, leaving both the club and player dissatisfied with the final arrangement.

• 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona unhappy with Jorge Mendes over Marc Casado’s last-minute move to Deportivo – report