FC Barcelona is seeking to conduct business in the upcoming summer transfer window, but certain conditions must be met. In order for the Catalan club to even entertain the idea of making investments, they must first ensure a return on those investments. This implies Barcelona will need to secure funds that can be subsequently reinvested in other areas.
These transactions fall under the purview of Barcelona director Deco, the former Portuguese player of Brazilian descent, who is tasked with addressing these issues. While the 1:1 ratio may soon be achieved through the potential sale of Barça Vision, there are additional transactions that must be taken into consideration.
As reported by AS, Barcelona and Deco acknowledge that player sales will be necessary to facilitate new arrivals. Despite the potential compliance with the 1:1 ratio, Barcelona must contemplate parting ways with certain players. To materialize this, Deco is giving serious thought to options from both his country of birth and the nation he represented.
In regards to his native Brazil, Deco has been intricately involved in transfer negotiations within the region in the past. Beyond the dealings involving Raphinha and Vitor Roque, the Barcelona director has now turned his attention to another promising young South American talent.
Currently playing for Fluminense, 18-year-old left-back João Henrique Mendes has captured Deco’s interest. The quick, technically skilled, and physically gifted fullback is a player that the Barcelona director greatly admires. In the Brazilian context, Deco seems eager to maintain connections to meet Barcelona’s sporting requirements.
However, Brazil is not the sole country linked to Deco that the Barcelona director intends to leverage. In Portugal, the nation Deco later represented on the international stage, he is engaging in discussions with FC Porto.
These discussions primarily revolve around player departures rather than arrivals, involving two young talents. One of them is 19-year-old Vitor Roque, whom Barcelona is considering loaning out for a season.
The other player is Mikayil Faye, a skilled Senegalese defender who may need to part ways with Barcelona if an offer of €15 million materializes from the Portuguese club.
Even in times of necessity, it seems that the Barcelona director is leveraging his connections. By tapping into these relationships, Deco may uncover favorable opportunities for the club and Hansi Flick. Nevertheless, only time will reveal the extent of success his endeavors will yield this summer.
