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<\/p>\nIt was supposed to be a fresh start away from Barcelona, a chance for one of La Masia’s graduates to finally secure the regular playing time he had been missing. But only days into his new adventure, the midfielder made a remarkably bold comment that immediately put his former club back into the spotlight.<\/p>\n
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The surprise had nothing to do with what happened on the pitch. Instead, it came from what the player saw inside his new club’s facilities. During a tour of the training c:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}impressed by what was in front of him before making a comparison that was bound to attract attention in Catalonia.<\/p>\n
The player in question is Marc Casado, the 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder who joined Deportivo La Coruna on a season-long loan this summer in search of more first-team football after falling down Hansi Flick’s midfield pecking order.<\/p>\n
During a tour of Deportivo’s facilities alongside fellow new signing Jose Maria Gimenez and sporting director Fernando Soriano, Casado stopped when he entered the first-team dressing room and appeared particularly impressed by the setup.<\/p>\n
According to GOAL, Casado was caught on camera saying: “This is better than Barca and everything.” Soriano then asked him to confirm what he had just said, replying, “Really?” Casado responded emphatically that he was being serious.<\/p>\n
The comment carries extra weight given Casado’s long-standing connection with Barcelona. He spent his entire development at the famous La Masia academy before breaking into the senior team and making 75 appearances for the Catalan giants.<\/p>\n
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His move to Deportivo followed a long period of uncertainty during the summer. Casado was informed early in pre-season that he would not be part of Flick’s immediate plans, despite initially being reluctant to leave Camp Nou.<\/p>\n
The loan also includes a significant financial component. Deportivo have an option to make the move permanent for \u20ac30 million at the end of the season, underlining how highly the newly promoted club values the Barcelona midfielder.<\/p>\n
Casado attracted interest from several clubs during the summer transfer window, with proposals coming from teams in England, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Bundesliga side RB Leipzig were also credited with serious interest in the Spanish midfielder.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, the opportunity to remain in Spain and join Deportivo’s ambitious project proved decisive. Before leaving Barcelona, Casado spoke to reporters at El Prat Airport and described the project as a very good one, adding that he was looking forward to getting started.<\/p>\n
Deportivo believe Casado can make a major contribution to their squad, particularly given his experience despite his young age. He has already won two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups with Barcelona, as well as gaining experience in domestic and European competitions.<\/p>\n
The midfielder was also in line to make his Deportivo debut against Villarreal in the fourth round of La Liga, giving him an immediate opportunity to begin proving his value with his new club.<\/p>\n
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While Casado now begins a new chapter away from Barcelona, his surprising assessment of Deportivo’s facilities will add another layer to his story. If he quickly establishes himself in Galicia, the \u20ac30 million purchase option could eventually turn a temporary move into a permanent separation from his boyhood club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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