Barcelona has firmly decided against allowing two of their La Masia academy graduates, Marc Casado and Fermin Lopez, to leave Camp Nou during this summer's transfer window despite growing interest from multiple clubs.
According to a report by Catalunya Radio, both midfielders have attracted significant attention from clubs in the Premier League and Saudi Pro League. However, Barcelona's hierarchy has made it clear they have no intention of selling either player as they prepare for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
The decision comes as Barcelona approaches compliance with LaLiga's 1:1 spending rule, which would allow them to register new players without restrictions ahead of the new season. This financial milestone represents a significant achievement for the club that has faced economic challenges in recent years.
As the reigning champions of both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey, Barcelona is focused on strengthening head coach Hansi Flick's squad to defend their domestic titles. Retaining homegrown talents like Casado and Lopez appears to be a key part of this strategy.
The decision to keep these La Masia products demonstrates Barcelona's continued commitment to their famed youth academy, which has produced numerous world-class players throughout the club's history.
This development comes amid other transfer rumors surrounding the Catalan giants, including potential interest in Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, who reportedly would consider a significant pay cut to join Barcelona.
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