Barcelona could be preparing for a surprising farewell to one of their young midfield prospects, with Tommy Marqués reportedly set to leave the Catalan giants on a permanent transfer this summer. 👋🔵🔴
The 19-year-old midfielder is believed to be looking for a new challenge and, most importantly, regular first-team football. Despite being highly regarded within the Barça setup, competition for places in midfield has made his route into Hansi Flick’s senior team increasingly difficult. Recent reports have linked his situation with Barcelona’s ongoing plans for the midfield, including their pursuit of Manchester City star Rodri.
But Barça apparently don’t want to completely close the door on Marqués. 👀
The proposed deal is expected to include a buy-back clause, meaning Barcelona would retain the opportunity to bring their academy product back to Camp Nou if he develops into the player many believe he can become. 🔄✨
And there is already a serious battle developing for his signature! 💥
🏴 Manchester City
🇵🇹 Sporting Braga
🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City have reportedly shown particularly strong interest, with reports indicating that the club and its wider City Football Group network have already explored a potential move. One possibility being discussed is for Marqués to join City permanently before being sent out on loan to Girona, allowing him to gain valuable senior experience.
That could be an attractive pathway for the young midfielder, especially considering his need for consistent minutes rather than simply remaining on the fringes of a star-studded Barcelona squad. 👀⚽
Marqués is a product of La Masia, having joined Barcelona’s youth setup in 2015 after coming through CE Europa. He later progressed through the academy ranks, helped Barça’s U19 side win the UEFA Youth League in 2024/25 and eventually earned his senior debut against Mallorca in February 2026.
So this isn’t simply a youngster being pushed out of the door. Barcelona appear to be trying to balance two things at once: giving Marqués the opportunity to grow elsewhere while keeping a safety net for a possible return. 🔵🔴
For Manchester City, meanwhile, the attraction is obvious. The Premier League giants have a reputation for identifying young talent early, and Marqués could represent another long-term investment rather than an immediate first-team solution. Reports now suggest City have entered a genuine transfer tussle for his services.
🔥 BARÇA FANS MAY HAVE TO WATCH THIS ONE VERY CLOSELY!
A permanent departure with a buy-back clause could turn into one of those transfers where everyone waits to discover whether Barcelona have just sold a future star… or cleverly protected themselves for the future. 😮💨🔄
And with Manchester City, Braga and Borussia Dortmund reportedly interested, Tommy Marqués may soon have a huge decision to make. 👀🌍
🔵🔴 Barcelona may be saying goodbye for now… but they clearly want the option to say hello again. 🚨✨
