Barcelona’s Deco Sees Little Need for January Additions

Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has expressed skepticism about the possibility of bolstering the squad during the upcoming January transfer window.

No Plans for Signings

Deco emphasized that the club would only consider new signings if they find themselves in a position where they must offload a player during the winter period.

He elaborated in an interview with AS, stating, “At this point, I don’t feel there is a requirement for activity in the January transfer window. No player has indicated a desire to leave the club.”

Insights on Lamine Yamal

Deco also shared his thoughts on young talent Lamine Yamal, highlighting the importance of teamwork over individual accolades.

He remarked, “We often place too much emphasis on individual talents; however, success stems from the collective effort of the team. Yamal is a remarkably mature talent, one that possesses the potential to shape the future of the club. It’s essential that we allow him the space to grow.”

When addressing the inevitable comparisons to Lionel Messi, he noted, “The situations are vastly different; Messi entered a team that was already thriving, filled with experienced players around the age of 25 or 26, which facilitated his gradual and steady development.”

Conclusion

In summary, Deco remains unconvinced about making any new signings unless dictated by player departures, while he champions the importance of unity in the team as they nurture promising talents like Yamal.