FC Barcelona Midfielder Casado Has New Potential Next Destination

BusinessSportsMoneyFC Barcelona Midfielder Casado Has New Potential Next DestinationByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 07:34am EDTReal Betis could end up being FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado's next destination according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.Getty ImagesReal Betis could end up being FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado's next destination according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.That Casado will leave his boyhood club this summer is already taken for granted. Breaking through to the first team group for Hansi Flick’s first preseason camp in 2024, he looked to be a lock in the center of the park alongside fellow La Masia graduate Marc Bernal.When Frenkie de Jong returned to the fold, however, Casado was gradually phased out. In 2025/2026, he fell further out of the picture, with not just De Jong but also Bernal and Gavi standing in his way of partnering “untouchable” Pedri.At 22, Casado knows he must move on to find regular first team football and not stagnate. He doesn’t fancy Saudi Arabia despite such a move making him rich beyond his wildest dreams, yet AS Monaco has emerged as a sound alternative.With the Ligue 1 outfit about to make Ansu Fati’s transfer permanent following a successful loan spell there, Casado would find a familiar face in the south of France while also given the minutes he seeks to continue his development.MORE FOR YOUYet while Casado would prefer a loan, Barça seeks a sale at a time it is trying to land big transfer targets such as Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez. Real Betis have emerged as another option for FC Barcelona star CasadoReal Betis is reportedly fond of Casado and could be set to lose midfielders such as Sergi Altimira and Nelson Deossa, who both have an endless list of potential suitors.The Sevilla club’s technical staff admire Casad...