Barcelona's Casado and Balde meet agent to discuss future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
FC Barcelona players Marc Casado and Alejandro Balde met with their agent Jorge Mendes in Barcelona. Casado is training separately as he is not part of coach Hansi Flick’s plans for the season. His next move remains uncertain, with interest from AC Milan, Nottingham Forest, and Benfica. Balde, while still with the squad, faces potential transfer offers, including interest from Manchester United. Both players have contracts until 2028, which complicates their situations.
- •Marc Casado is not in Barcelona's season plans and seeks a new club.
- •Alejandro Balde could be sold if substantial offers are made.
- •Both players are under contract until 2028.
- •Interest in Casado includes clubs in European leagues.
- •Mendes met with both players to discuss their options.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona homegrown duo meet with super-agent to decide future
"FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the upcoming season and must decide where to continue his career, while left-back Alejandro Balde’s future has also been ...
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