Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed that the club has “been focusing on renewing contracts” of players, after which they will enter the market to sign new players, with the summer transfer window now open.
After winning the domestic treble, which includes the LaLiga title, Barca are expected to strengthen their squad for next season. Recent reports have claimed the Catalan club are willing to part ways with some players, while some have linked them to new players like Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford and Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
In an interview with the BBC, Deco spoke about Barcelona’s transfer plans and, when asked if it included signing Rashford and Luis Diaz, said:
He added:
The current LaLiga champions are still in dispute with LaLiga over the salary cap. They recently renewed the contract of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
Deco also spoke about Barca’s finances and how he wanted to take on the sporting director role at the club despite being aware of the financial difficulties.
When asked if the world should see La Blaugrana as a well-run club in 2025, he said:
Deco became Barca’s sporting director in 2023 and has played a key role in the club’s success in recent seasons.
An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel’s journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium’s incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.
Lionel Messi is the one true GOAT for Ezekiel and he also follows the Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League owing to him and Cristiano Ronaldo. When not writing, he spends his free time deepening his SEO knowledge and watching skits.
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