
WILL THERE BE SIGNINGS, SALES OR RENEWALS?
Deco, forceful: The Portuguese revealed Barça's market plan for this winter window
Published:21/01/2025 - 22:20h
Updated:21/01/2025 - 22:20h
Deco, sporting director of FC Barcelona, did not hesitate to briefly explain Barça's market plan for this winter window. Which is it? We tell you at FCBN
The sports director of FC Barcelona, Deco, took advantage of the prelude to the match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona, corresponding to matchday seven of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25, to shed light on the sports planning of the Blaugrana club as they face the remainder of this winter transfer window. It is worth noting that many names have been rumored not only to arrive at the club but also to leave it.
In this context, Deco has been reluctant to pinpoint a specific player that the Cule team is looking to add, although he has not ruled out the possibility of a surprising addition to bolster the Barcelona squad. "We are dealing with the 'fair play' issue. In the final days, if we can strengthen the team, we will try, but as of today, there is nothing concrete," he warned.
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Deco: "We are dealing with the Fair Play issue. If we can strengthen the team, we will do it, but as of today, there is nothing concrete." #LaCasaDelFútbol #UCL pic.twitter.com/W2VzcvOMVG
There was a 'meeting' in Lisbon for Marcus Rashford
It is important to note that, according to 'Jijantes', Deco reportedly held a meeting in Lisbon with Arturo Canales, a player agent acting as an intermediary between Marcus Rashford's circle and FC Barcelona, to convey the Catalan team's intention to acquire the services of the Manchester forward through a loan.
However, this operation seems to be 'stalled' due to salary limitations preventing the registration of a new player. It should be emphasized that Barcelona is seeking solutions to resolve this situation, despite any obstacles that may arise.
Deco revealed FC Barcelona's market priority
Furthermore, the Blaugrana sports director has made it clear that the club is focused on renewing its key players, considering this task as paramount. "The priority is the renewals of the important players in the squad," an especially significant clarification given recent rumors about the renewal of key players in the team's structure, such as Ronald Araujo, Pedri González and Gavi, and the potential renewal of Lamine Yamal on the horizon.
In addition, Deco has stated that once several details related to the renewals have been resolved, they will explore options to strengthen the squad. "Once this is done, we can focus on one reinforcement or another, but it is not something that the coach has requested of us," he concluded.