Marc Casado opens up on Barcelona future amid exit talk: ‘Spoke with Flick and made things clear’

Marc Casado opens up on Barcelona future amid exit talk: ‘Spoke with Flick and made things clear’ Marc Casado has been one of the most talked-about names in Barcelona’s summer, with the young midfielder heavily linked with an exit amid a lack of playing time last season. Now, the academy graduate has provided a significant update on his future, especially amid speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia . In a recent interview, Casado made clear that his intention remains to stay and fight for his place, although he acknowledged that his situation is not yet fully resolved. Casado wants to stay and fight The midfielder reaffirmed his desire to remain part of the Barcelona first team, while leaving the door slightly more open than he has in the past. Casado wants to remain in Barcelona. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) “My goal has always been to be in the Barça first team. As long as the club and the manager want me here, I will fight for playing time,” he told Que T’hi Jugues (h/t SPORT ). Casado revealed he has already held clear-the-air talks with Hansi Flick, with pre-season set to determine the final outcome of his situation. “We spoke with Hansi Flick and made things clear. The pre-season will help us finalise the situation,” he added. A difficult season acknowledged Speaking to Jijantes , Casado was honest about how challenging the past campaign had been on a personal level, given his reduced role in the side. Casado’s future will be decided during the pre-season. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) “In the end, no player likes to participate less, to have fewer minutes, but I’ve always said that whatever comes my way, I’ll always try to give everything for the team and the dressing room. And that’s how it’s been: I’ve always given one hundred percent .” The 22-year-old also stressed that his loyalty to Barcelona is precisely why he has not looked elsewhere despite his frustrations. “If I were at another club, it would be very different. I wouldn’t even think twice and I’d be looking for other opportunities,” he explained, before brushing off the transfer speculation surrounding him. “I try not to pay attention to anything. We all know how this goes; in the end, a lot of nonsense comes out. Let them say what they want ,” he added. Casado confirmed he intends to sit down with all relevant parties once pre-season gets underway on July 13th to clarify his future once and for all. “On Monday, I’ll go and talk to whoever I need to, everyone. We’ll start pre-season and we’ll talk to the manager, the club, and the agents, and we’ll decide what’s best for everyone,” he concluded.