Barcelona homegrown duo meet with super-agent to decide future

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 thrown into uncertainty . Casado has been training separately from the rest of the squad while assessing the options for his next move, whereas Balde remains a part of the group but could end up being sold if significant offers arrive. Mendes meets Casado, Balde Now, according to Jijantes (h/t Mundo Deportivo ), Balde and Casado’s agent, Jorge Mendes, met with both players in Barcelona. On Friday afternoon, the Portuguese super-agent held separate meetings with two of the Barça players he represents. Mendes travelled to Barcelona on Thursday morning for the signing of João Cancelo’s contract through 2029 and his subsequent presentation. Later that afternoon, he spent an hour with Deco. Manchester United want Balde. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) Balde and Casado’s situations With Cancelo back after finishing last season as a starter, Balde’s situation is not particularly favourable. The academy graduate has always said that Barça is his priority, but he is also aware of what his regular role could look like. Mendes informed him of interest from several clubs, including Manchester United, and now Balde must decide whether to pursue an experience away from the club he joined when he was just eight years old. The left-back’s contract runs until 2028. The situation is clearer with Casado, who will not play for Barça this season. The midfielder, also under contract until 2028 and a Barça player since 13, does not want to move to Saudi Arabia, where Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli have pushed to sign him. Casado does not wish to move to Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Advised by his family, he would prefer to continue his career in European football. AC Milan, Nottingham Forest and Benfica are among the clubs interested in Casado. Barça know it will be difficult to receive the €40 million it could potentially have obtained had he moved to Saudi Arabia. That said, after selling Tommy Marqués to Sporting Braga for €12 million, Casado, who has made 75 first-team appearances, is valued at at least €30 million, which is the figure Barça hopes to secure.