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Deco Sets Barcelona Rebuild Priorities: Improve Sales, Trust La Masia Talent

Deco says Barcelona's path forward runs through better player-sales planning, not a budget-driven reliance on youngsters.

Overview

  • The sporting director says Barcelona must get better at selling players and managing contracts, conceding that departures may be necessary due to finances.
  • He rejects claims that La Masia graduates play for cost reasons, naming Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Marc Casadó as selections on merit.
  • Deco describes Marcus Rashford’s loan as a success and signals a desire to keep him, with reporting noting a €30 million purchase clause subject to finances and performance.
  • He credits Hansi Flick with bringing stability to the team despite the recent 3-0 loss at Chelsea.
  • Deco highlights the renovated Spotify Camp Nou as a key revenue source and says the club is moving in the right direction under Joan Laporta.