Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Marc Casado is eligible to play against his parent club, Barcelona, when the two teams meet on Nov. 29.
The 23-year-old player ensured he would be available for the match at ABANCA-Riazor by specifically asking for the exclusion of a restrictive clause during his transfer negotiations in September, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Such provisions, often called fear clauses, typically prevent loanees from appearing against their parent clubs unless a fee is paid, according to the outlets.
Casado explained his desire to remain available for all fixtures during his time in Galicia during a recent press conference, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo.
“As soon as I found out it was a loan move, I obviously asked them not to include that clause,” Casado stated.
He further elaborated on his professional mindset, noting, “I want to play in every match, or at least be available for every one,” per Mundo Deportivo.
The midfielder consulted with his agent, Jorge Mendes, to ensure the restriction would not hinder his playing time, according to the Yahoo Sports report.
While the absence of the clause does not guarantee a starting spot, it provides manager Antonio Hidalgo the freedom to select him for the matchup, the outlets noted.
This availability follows a significant injury recovery for the former La Masia prospect, who returned to action on Nov. 7 after undergoing surgery for a fractured collarbone in September.
Despite the anticipation surrounding the reunion with his parent club, Casado is currently focusing on Deportivo’s upcoming match against Alaves on Nov. 21, the outlets reported.
Barcelona has historically utilized such clauses in loan agreements, including recent deals involving players like Ez Abde and Oriol Romeu, according to the provided source material.
Casado, who developed within the Barcelona system since 2015, had made 75 competitive appearances for the first team before his current loan spell, the reports confirmed.