Deco, FC Barcelona’s sporting director, has set pulses racing with a bold plan to bolster the squad, targeting 3 new signings.
Having secured long-term contracts for young stars like Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, the Blaugrana have laid a foundation of stability.
Yet, as the 2025/26 season unfolds, defensive lapses and attacking uncertainties—exposed in high-stakes Champions League clashes—have prompted Deco to map out a summer transfer window that promises both depth and dazzle.
According to Diario Sport, Deco has pinpointed three critical signings: a left-footed center-back, a dynamic full-back, and a world-class striker.
The need for a center-back intensified after Iñigo Martínez’s unexpected free transfer to Saudi Arabia, leaving Barcelona’s defense vulnerable.
While four center-backs cover the present, Deco seeks a mid-20s, left-footed international to anchor the future.
Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck and Sporting Lisbon’s Gonçalo Inácio, both with contracts until 2027, fit the bill with their progressive passing and composure, aligning with Flick’s high-line system.
Flick’s insistence on a powerful full-back stems from Barcelona’s struggles against elite wingers, as seen in defeats to PSG and Inter Milan.
Alejandro Balde and Jules Koundé are world-class, but lack the physicality to dominate both flanks.
Finding an available top-tier full-back is daunting, with most locked into rival giants, pushing Deco to explore creative deals or hidden talents to bolster the position.
The striker pursuit is the headline-grabber. With Robert Lewandowski, now 37, nearing the end of his four-year stint—potentially in a reduced role—Deco aims for a transformative No. 9. Names like Erling Haaland, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez are in play, but funding such a coup may require a major sale, especially in an election year where a marquee signing could galvanize fans.
Deco’s vision balances pragmatism with ambition, leveraging Barcelona’s financial recovery.
As January looms, these targets signal a bold intent to restore the Blaugrana’s dominance, blending youth with star power for a new era.
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