Hansi Flick's Barça shines on the field match after match, but in the club's offices, there are those who keep an eye on potential reinforcements. That specific team is led by Deco as the sporting director of the entity. The Portuguese official scours the market daily to ensure the future successes of the squad led by the German coach under the express orders of Joan Laporta.
In this regard, both the Barça president and the sporting director are fully aware that the current team is one of the best on the continent. However, both also agree that it must undergo significant renovations to maintain its competitiveness. With this in mind, Deco has found a new gem in Spain and has already conveyed his plans to Laporta: he is clear, he will pay his clause as soon as possible.
Marked Strategy
At Barça, they firmly believe that betting on young talents is key for the club, beyond the fact that it makes Barça different in Europe. Since Deco landed in the Barça ranks as sporting director, he has prioritized signing young prospects who can consolidate in the first team over time. This way, they can avoid million-dollar investments in already established stars and sign more strategically.
Certainly, the club's economic situation prevents Barça from competing with the big teams in Europe for high-cost signings. Therefore, with an eye on potential market opportunities, Deco has become an "expert" at identifying these types of targets. He already has a new possible candidate, wants him to be Lamine Yamal's teammate and has everything in place to announce his signing.
A Bet on the Future
According to the latest information circulating around Barça, Deco has set his sights on one of the great pearls of Spanish soccer: Yeremay Hernández. The current Deportivo La Coruña player is only 22 years old but already shines with his team in the Spanish second division. In fact, despite the fact that the Canarian winger renewed until 2030 with La Coruña, Barça is willing to pay his release clause set at 30 million.
At his young age, Yeremay Hernández has dribbling and speed reminiscent of Lamine Yamal and would fit perfectly into Flick's scheme. At Barça, they want to close his signing before the competition appears and know that his market value can continue to rise. Therefore, Deco is willing to pay the clause now and has decided that the Canarian is a priority target for the next summer transfer market.