08 Aug 2026 11:40:28
I’ve seen this name linked before but knew nothing of him. Marc Casado of Barcelona. Just read he’s set to leave them. Quick Google, 22-year-old defensive CM. Apart from name, age and position, anyone know much about him as a player? I imagine we’ll be linked because, why not, he’s a cm. ?
08 Aug 2026 19:47:03
He's a good player, but physically he's quite small. It's not clear he'll adapt so easily to the EPL.
09 Aug 2026 08:27:33
I've not really seen much of him, perhaps ED001 could offer his thoughts on the player?
{Ed001's Note - I have not seen a lot of him to be honest mate.}
09 Aug 2026 09:11:41
We were linked with Casado previously about a year ago if I recall correctly.
09 Aug 2026 09:28:03
Thanks ED001.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate, sorry it is not much help.}
09 Aug 2026 11:06:31
As you would expect of any La Masia academy graduate, he's very technically gifted and intelligent on the ball. What he lacks, though, is physicality; he's only 5'7 and is fairly lightweight. He works hard, but is a little too easily brushed aside, which is why Barcelona are open to selling him, especially if they can replace him with Rodri. His sale would represent all profit, and he's a player they see more as a squad depth option rather than a current or future first-choice option.
They've even deployed him at RB at times as cover, and to discover if he could adapt to a less physically demanding position.
He's a good player, no doubt, but if he's too lightweight for Barcelona in La Liga, then he'll definitely struggle in the hustle and bustle of the EPL.
09 Aug 2026 10:53:09
No probs ED001, hows life in Dubai?
{Ed001's Note - all good mate, just looking forward to the season starting. How are things with you?}
09 Aug 2026 13:10:28
All good thanks ED001, so am i. Although I do hope United make some more signings, especially defensively.
{Ed001's Note - I am sure they will mate.