Barcelona Wants to Keep Team Together as Deco Plans Summer Moves

Barcelona’s sporting director Deco said the club’s main goal this summer is to keep their current team together. There is a lot of speculation about possible transfers, but Deco wants to focus on keeping their players.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Deco said that Barcelona plans to protect and hold onto their current players. He doesn’t want to make big changes to the team. Deco said, “Last year I said we couldn’t afford to lose anyone, and I think that still applies. If we can improve, great—but the key is keeping what we’ve built for the future. We need to take care of the players we have.” Most of the team has already been renewed, and Barcelona wants to keep the group together for next season. Deco did not rule out adding new players, saying they might look for wingers so they don’t have to rely as much on Raphinha and LamineYamal.

BARCELONA’S SEASON

Barcelona is finishing the 2024/25 La Liga season in second place, eight points behind Real Madrid. The season has had ups and downs, with young players showing promise but the team also being inconsistent. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have been key players in attack, but Deco admitted the team depends too much on them. He suggested they might need more wingers. Despite challenges, Deco is confident in the core group and wants to focus on long-term planning. The club is also working to renew young star Lamine Yamal’s contract, which Deco believes will be done soon.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Barcelona’s next match is against Sevilla in their La Liga season finale. Sevilla is in the middle of the table, while Barcelona is sitting comfortably in second place. They could confirm the league title with a win on the weekend. After the season, club officials will focus on the summer transfer window. They are considering adding depth in attack and possibly other positions like fullback and midfield, depending on any player departures. For now, Deco’s message is clear: Barcelona wants to keep their talented core and build on the foundation they have in place as they prepare for a new era under Hansi Flick.