Headline: FC Barcelona Adjusts Squad as Rodri’s Arrival Looms
Rodri’s anticipated arrival at FC Barcelona is already altering the club’s summer strategy. Hansi Flick is preparing to integrate one of Europe’s premier midfielders, but this new signing necessitates closer scrutiny of the existing squad.
As a result, FC Barcelona expects to see several players depart, with sporting director Deco actively working to generate transfer revenue and stabilize the club’s finances.
Midfield Restructure in Progress
Rodri’s signing, expected to finalize over the weekend, will lead to a congested midfield for Barcelona. Consequently, the club is making plans to reduce the squad size through a mix of permanent transfers and loan agreements. In recent days, Deco and Flick have engaged in discussions with several young players who participated in the initial pre-season, outlining their vision for the upcoming season.
Tommy set to depart. (Photo courtesy: X/FCBarcelona_es)
One of the players facing an uncertain future is Tommy Marques, who has reportedly been instructed to seek a new club, as stated by SPORT.
La Masia Continues to Fund the Rebuild
Inside the club, there is consensus that Tommy needs consistent first-team action to further his growth. However, with Rodri’s addition intensifying competition in midfield, securing valuable playing time will be challenging. The potential exit of Marques serves a dual purpose: providing him with playing opportunities and enabling the club to generate additional funds for reinvestment.
The La Masia product carries a €20 million release clause, but Barcelona is open to negotiating a lower fee.
Tommy Marques on his way out. (Picture credit: Instagram/@tommy.marques)
Interest Growing Across Europe
Multiple clubs have expressed interest in the young midfielder. Reports indicate suggested interest from Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, and SC Braga, the latter being a strong contender in the race.
Braga reportedly is willing to negotiate a deal similar to last summer’s transfer of Pau Victor, which totaled €12 million plus €3 million in performance-related add-ons.
Casado Also in Line to Depart
Tommy is not the only midfielder potentially leaving Barcelona. Marc Casadó is another prime candidate to exit before the transfer window closes. Negotiations are ongoing, but expectations indicate that Casadó may transfer to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at around €40 million.
Should both transfers materialize, Barcelona stands to gain a significant financial advantage as Deco continues to revamp the squad in line with Flick’s objectives.
Rodri’s expected arrival at FC Barcelona is already reshaping the club’s summer plans.
While Hansi Flick is set to welcome one of Europe’s top midfielders, the signing will force the club to make further adjustments to its squad.
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That means more departures are now expected, with sporting director Deco continuing his efforts to generate transfer income and balance the club’s finances.
Midfield reshuffle underway
Rodri’s arrival, which could be completed over the weekend, will leave Barcelona with an even more crowded midfield.
As a result, the club is preparing to trim the squad through a combination of permanent transfers and loan moves.
Over the past few days, Deco and Flick have held individual meetings with several young players who featured during the opening weeks of pre-season to explain their plans for the campaign.
Tommy set to depart. (Photo courtesy: X/FCBarcelona_es)
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One of those players is Tommy Marques, who has been told to find a new club, according to SPORT.
La Masia continues to fund the rebuild
Within the club, there is little doubt that Tommy needs regular first-team football to continue his development.
With competition in Barcelona’s midfield set to increase even further after Rodri’s arrival, meaningful minutes will be difficult to find. His potential departure, however, is about more than playing time.
Barcelona also sees the academy graduate as an opportunity to raise additional transfer funds that can be reinvested elsewhere in the squad.
The La Masia graduate has a €20 million release clause, although the club is willing to negotiate a deal for a significantly lower fee.
Tommy Marques on his way out. (Picture credit: Instagram/@tommy.marques)
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Interest growing across Europe
Several clubs have already been linked with the midfielder.
Reports have suggested interest from Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and SC Braga, with the Portuguese side believed to be one of the strongest contenders.
According to the report, Braga would be prepared to structure a deal similar to last summer’s move for Pau Victor, which was worth €12 million plus a further €3 million in add-ons.
Casado could follow
Tommy is unlikely to be the only midfielder heading for the exit. Marc Casadó also remains one of the leading candidates to leave Barcelona before the transfer window closes.
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Negotiations over his future are still ongoing, but the expectation is that the academy graduate will move to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth around €40 million.
Should both transfers go through, Barcelona would secure another significant financial boost as Deco continues to reshape the squad around Flick’s new project.
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