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Barcelona is banking heavily on Deco to strengthen the team for next season. The coach will have over 100 million euros available for the transfer market.
After enjoying a short break with the Barça Legends a few weeks ago, sporting director Deco has returned to Barcelona to continue planning the team for next season. The Portuguese executive is proving to be one of the club's most important figures this summer. According to AS, for the first time since taking charge of Barcelona's sports sector, Deco is expected to operate under La Liga's long-awaited 1:1 financial rule, which would give the club greater flexibility in the transfer market. And within the club there is great confidence in Deco's work ahead of a summer that promises to be crucial. He has earned the full trust of Joan Laporta and the board of directors.
Money to spend
According to the report, Barcelona should have over 100 million euros available for transfers, not counting the revenue generated by sales. One of the priorities will be to sign a new center forward who can replace Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona have not abandoned the idea of Julian Alvarez. Club officials are aware that any negotiations with Atletico Madrid will be difficult and long, but Deco continues to keep alternative options in reserve in case the Argentine becomes unattainable.
Deals already concluded
Deco has already scored a major coup by securing Anthony Gordon for a total of 70 million euros plus 10 million bonuses, beating off competition from other clubs, including Bayern Munich. Another deal saw Barcelona decide to pay €1.5 million to make the transfer of Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim permanent. As for exits, several operations are close to completion. Inaki Pena should go to Panathinaikos, while Ansu Fati is also headed towards an exit, but this one is definitive. Diego Kochen is expected to go on loan to Lyngby, Denmark.
Maximum confidence in Deco
Within Barcelona there is total trust and respect for Deco's work after the last two transfer sessions. Last year he managed the goalkeeping issue well, signing Joan Garcia for 25 million euros, who has become a crucial player for the team. It also ended the loan of Marcus Rashford, who performed very well, despite not always being a starter. He also brought in youngster Roony Bardghji for a modest fee, but it is expected that the youngster could go out on loan or even leave the club permanently this summer to continue his development. In his first summer as manager, Deco completed the signings of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, transfers that were and still are rated highly within the club.
One of the reasons why Deco's reputation is growing exponentially is its ability to combine sporting competitiveness and economic sustainability. Over the last two seasons, Barça has managed to generate a positive balance sheet through sales, percentages on future transfers and loans, all while strengthening the squad and securing the renewals of key players.
A decisive summer for the Flick project
With Barcelona finally able to operate under more normal financial conditions, Deco has a unique opportunity to elevate Xavi's project to another level. After winning major trophies in the last two seasons, the club's ambition is to defend the titles won and, above all, to make a serious campaign to win the Champions League. The pressure will be considerable, but with greater financial freedom and growing confidence in the sporting sector, this summer could prove decisive in shaping Barcelona's next era.
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