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Official, Barça closes the most high-profile signing of the year: Goodbye Arsenal and Arteta K.O.

At Barça, they don't lose sight of working with an eye to the future and sign a new talent for free.

FC Barcelona, with Deco at the helm of the sports management, continues working to ensure the club's future successes. In this regard, the Portuguese director has taken the lead in the race to sign one of the most promising players in the European elite as soon as possible. In fact, the offices of the Catalan entity are clear that this is a market opportunity in every sense, and therefore, they can't let it pass. 

In this regard, Barça has moved quickly against the competition from its rivals and already has his signing on track at zero cost. This is because the future of this young prospect with his current club remains uncertain, and Deco knows it. Therefore, he constantly pressures him to accept the offer from the Catalan club and become part of the team led by Hansi Flick. 

They approve his signing

There is no doubt that the German coach is a great supporter of La Masia, as well as betting on young talented players on the field. Since he arrived on Barça's bench, Flick has consistently shown that, regardless of age, players who are in their best form get playing time. Therefore, Barça has promised continuity to this young prospect as long as he performs at his best, and Flick doesn't oppose the signing.

In fact, the German is satisfied with the move, knowing that it is a future investment to strengthen the team's defensive line. It's no wonder: there are players whose long-term continuity in the squad is not assured, such as Íñigo Martínez, who is 33 years old and needs a replacement. This way, Barça continues to search for a reliable partner for a young Pau Cubarsí, and this young English football prospect fits perfectly into the plans. 

They insist on his arrival

According to the latest information circulating around Barça, Deco has taken the lead in the race to sign Ayden Heaven, a great prospect of English football. At just 18 years old, the current Arsenal center-back's contract ends at the end of the season, and he hasn't yet accepted the renewal offer from the 'Gunners'. This has set off alarms in several European clubs, but Barça already has his signing on track at zero cost. 

Despite his young age, Heaven has already debuted with Arsenal's first team and has been drafted by Arteta for certain Premier League and Champions League matches. His performance in the English team's youth ranks hasn't gone unnoticed, and teams like Manchester United and Frankfurt have shown interest. However, Deco trusts that Barça's offer will convince Heaven both sportingly and economically, keeping in mind that Arsenal is also pressing for him to renew.