This season, Barcelona has successfully conquered La Liga. Under Hansi Flick, the system of the Camp Nou team has been smooth, with many explosive explosions and effective play.
However, Barcelona understands that they need to prepare well, to maintain their leading position in the coming seasons.
In a conversation with El Mon a Rac1, sporting director Deco revealed that Barcelona will not shop too much.
Our priority is to strengthen the current squad, not to look for other big names, he said.
In the context of Luis Diaz or Marcus Rashford still being mentioned, Deco believes that Barca's current team has enough foundation to compete.
The names he is particularly interested in are Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha - the team's main strikers.
For Lewandowski, Deco admitted that the Polish striker is no longer young, but said that there is no need to rush to find a replacement: "Ferran can play there, Dani Olmo used to play as a false number 9.
Nowadays, many big teams do not need the classic number 9 as before. Look, PSG don't have it, Arsenal don't have it and Inter Milan also have a striker like Thuram."
This statement seems to reveal that Barcelona does not lack internal solutions. Ferran Torres has had an explosive season, while Dani Olmo is a flexible tactical option.
Keeping Lewandowski not only because he still scores consistently, but also because the system around him is still operating well.
For Raphinha, scoring 34 goals and 22 assists in all competitions is enough to speak to his new stature. Therefore, Barcelona understands that they must keep this precious gem.
Deco affirmed: His first year here was very good, the second year had a bit of a decline. But it's true that he's at his best this year. He will extend it until 2028.
If it were not for Raphinha, Barcelona would not be of this class, no matter who comes.
