In a surprising twist during the summer transfer window, Marc Casado has made the move from FC Barcelona to Deportivo La Coruna, a newly-promoted team in La Liga. The 22-year-old midfielder, who graduated from Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, found himself on the outside looking in as he was informed at the start of pre-season that he would not be part of coach Hansi Flick’s plans.
Despite his initial hopes of staying with the Catalan giants, Casado turned down lucrative offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Ultimately, he opted for a loan move to Deportivo for the season, which includes a €30 million purchase option, allowing the club to secure his services permanently if all goes well.
Since arriving at Deportivo, Casado has quickly acclimated to his new environment, expressing particular admiration for the club's training facilities. In a recent video shared by Deportivo, he was seen touring the facilities alongside teammate Jose Maria Gimenez and sporting director Fernando Soriano. Upon entering the dressing room, Casado’s reaction was immediate and enthusiastic, stating, "This is better than Barça and everything." His comment caught Soriano off guard, prompting a surprised response, to which Casado affirmed, "Honestly."
Casado's choice to join Deportivo came despite interest from several other clubs, including offers from England and RB Leipzig. However, he ultimately decided that the opportunity at Deportivo was the right fit for him at this stage of his career. Before departing from Barcelona, he shared his excitement about the new project, stating, "It’s a very good project. I’m really looking forward to getting started."
While the move marks a significant change for Casado, he acknowledged the emotional difficulty of leaving Barcelona, a club where he had spent his entire career up to that point. He candidly expressed, "Leaving Barça is always difficult," but emphasized that he holds no resentment towards the club. "I’m not leaving angry. I’ve spoken with the club and we all have things to improve," he added, indicating a mutual understanding of his situation.
Casado's transition to Deportivo is crucial for his development, especially after struggling for consistent playing time in the previous season. The young midfielder is eager to make an impact in La Liga and contribute to Deportivo's ambitions as they aim to establish themselves in the top tier of Spanish football.
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