Barça's sports management, led by Deco, is not slowing down ahead of the next transfer market. In fact, it's quite the opposite: the Catalan club's offices already have an idea of the players who need to leave considering they are not performing at the necessary level. In this regard, there is one player in particular who has not met the expectations of the Portuguese director and, therefore, they will look for a destination for him as soon as possible.
Hansi Flick's stance and his technical team are heading in the same direction: they believe the squad needs adjustments in key positions. Although the team has shown competitive performance under the German coach's management, some pieces don't fit into his system. Therefore, the coming weeks could make a difference for the second half of the season.
Pending Decisions, Departures to Be Finalized
At this point in the season, Barça's planning involves strengthening specific areas and freeing up spaces to allow for greater financial flexibility. Deco is clear that he must dispense with this player who, by not meeting the level, meets all the necessary characteristics to justify his possible departure. This is despite Hansi Flick having given him many opportunities, even from the start of the preseason.
One of the missions set by the sports management is to solve the problems of the left-back position in the transfer market. Deco and company are increasingly clear that they made a serious mistake by not signing anyone who could take on the role of backup left-back. Therefore, the next summer window is a golden opportunity to rectify this mistake, which ended with the departure of a talented player.
On the Way Out
Among the names that could leave Barça's first team is Gerard Martín, who has not managed to establish himself in Hansi Flick's scheme. This situation has led Deco to consider his departure as a priority objective, starting from the idea that he should gain minutes and continue developing at another European team. In this regard, the sports management must decide whether to seek a loan or, on the contrary, a permanent transfer.
In Barça's offices, there is the idea that a mistake was made when loaning Álex Valle and not Gerard Martín. Therefore, the latest reports indicate that the sports management is in advanced talks to finalize the latter's departure. With several crucial weeks ahead, the market will be decisive in defining FC Barcelona's direction.