FC Barcelona is already turned in the summer. After a season when Blaugranas often had to count on the same offensive elements, the leaders actively prepare the rest. In a recent speaking, Deco, the strong man of Barcelona recruitment, clearly identified the position on which the Catalan club will imperatively have to strengthen to become a reference in Europe. An announcement impatiently awaited by supporters, eager to see their team cross a new course.
Barça is looking for an emergency attacking midfielder
The high priority of Barça for this transfer window is therefore the recruitment of a new attacking midfielder. Deco, in an interview with ESPN, explained why this sector was crucial: “We have felt too strong dependence on Raphinha and Lamine Yamal this season. We have to find similar players to offer them an alternative »he said. Clearly, Barça wants to offer more creativity and options in the offensive sector to support these two essential elements to the Hansi Flick game system.
For Deco, this arrival must not disrupt the existing balance: “The workforce is already balanced, but if you can improve certain aspects, it is always better. The key will be to keep what we have consolidated in recent years ”he added. The targeted recruitment of this attacking midfielder will allow Barça to no longer find himself in difficulty as soon as his main offensive assets are absent or tired.
The Barça certain to be able to keep Yamal.
The serene future of Lamine Yamal
Also questioned about the future of the Catalan Lamine Yamal nugget, Deco was very reassuring. “Players must be happy where they are. Lamine grew up here, it belongs to this generation which can mark the history of Barça ”, insisted Deco, very confident concerning the extension of the young prodigy's contract. A clear message to ease any concerns of supporters about the future of their young star.
With this clear announcement, FC Barcelona displays its ambitions for the next season. The upcoming arrival of a new attacking midfielder should allow Barça to aim even higher. It remains to be seen which player precisely will strengthen the Blaugrana workforce. But Deco and the sports management of the Catalan club seem determined to offer their supporters a transfer window up to their expectations.
