Speaking to the club media after his official announcement as the new sporting director of FCBarcelona, Deco has claimed that they have a spectacular squad in place.
Deco was confirmed as the sporting directoratBarçaearlier today even though he had already been performing his duties all thɾօυɢҺout the summer.
And the former midfielder believes that the club already have a great squad in place which can achieve success in the years to come.
“We have a spectacular squad, with young players, we have a future and we have a present, last year we won the league and we have to continue on this path and keep working,”Deco said (h/tMundo Deportivo).
The 45-year-old spent considerable time at the Catalan club as a player and expressed his delight at returning to the team, saying:
“Coming back to this club is something beautiful for me, as a child I dreamed of playing here and I fulfilled my dream by being here as a player, I have been part of the club’s history and now I am returning with an important role, which is the sporting director.”
Looking forward to his role and the responsibilities that come with it, the Portuguese added:
“I know the size of this club and the work involved, but I am happy with the president’s project. From the beginning, I have been helping a lot from the outside and now I will do it officially on a day-to-day basis and that’s why I’m happy.Barçais a club that always generates work.”
Along with the former Portuguese international’s appointment,Barcelonaalso confirmed that Mateu Alemany will be leaving the club once the transfer window closes on September 2.
