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RB Leipzig ends pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

RB Leipzig ends pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado

Summary

RB Leipzig will no longer seek to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado as the summer transfer window closes. The club shifted focus to securing Neil El Aynaoui from AS Roma on a loan deal. Casado's future is uncertain, as he is not part of Hansi Flick's plans and is exploring options with notable interest remaining despite Leipzig's withdrawal. Reports indicate that Casado's situation may remain unresolved until the transfer window's final hours.

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By the Numbers

•Marc Casado is not moving to Leipzig this summer.
•Leipzig will sign Neil El Aynaoui instead.
•Casado's future remains uncertain ahead of the transfer deadline.
•He is not part of Hansi Flick's plans at Barcelona.
•Agent Jorge Mendes is working on Casado's potential moves.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Bundesliga giants call off pursuit of Barcelona midfielder – Romano

What they're saying

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The future of Marc Casado continues to hang in the balance as we enter the final few days of the summer transfer window.In recent days, RB Leipzig had joined the race to sign the Barcelona midfielder,...
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