Concerns Over Sporting Director’s Role within the Club

Font expresses reservations regarding the Portuguese sporting director’s close associations with certain figures linked to the club, suggesting these connections hinder his capacity to maintain a position in the team.

Coach Announcement and Structural Changes

He stated, “My choice for head coach will be Hansi Flick, but Deco will not serve as my sporting director.”

“We will work to ensure that the current framework aligns better with Hansi Flick’s requirements, eliminating any influence from individuals like Alejandro Echevarría, who, despite lacking an official capacity, still holds sway.”

“Deco has a strong affiliation with (Joan) Laporta and Alejandro Echevarría.”

Echevarría does not hold an official title at Barcelona; however, he performs advisory functions for president Joan Laporta, particularly concerning both financial and sporting decisions within the organization.