Deco

Deco Dismisses Álvarez Rumors, Says Barça Focus Is Recovery

December 6, 2025 5:52 am

FC Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has reiterated that it is not the right moment to talk about potential transfers — particularly regarding Álvarez — as the club focuses on getting its injured players back and stabilising squad fitness. In remarks made after a charity event, Deco was blunt: “He’s an Atlético player. We won’t talk about players from other teams, because when we do, some people get upset.”

The comments come amid renewed speculation linking Barcelona with a big-name signing in attack — including Álvarez. While previous reports had listed him among realistic targets to succeed veteran strike options, Deco …

Why Barcelona’s Bid For Nico Williams Ultimately Failed

October 1, 2025 9:47 am

Barcelona’s much-rumoured pursuit of Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao came to nothing this summer—and sporting director Deco has now clarified exactly why negotiations broke down, painting a picture both of high expectations and unresolved demands.

Deco has repeatedly said that Barça were interested in Williams, but that the deal hinged on conditions meeting the club’s standards. One of the sticking points was a request from Williams’ camp for an exit clause: specifically, a guarantee that if Barcelona failed to register him by a certain deadline (Allegedly around the start of La Liga on August 20), the clause would allow him …