At Barça the decision is made, Deco has already told Flick: 'He is the one'

The partnership formed by Deco and Flick is bringing a lot of joy to Barça since both of them have shared control of the sporting side. With them, the club has been able to close very celebrated moves, such as the return of Dani Olmo and the arrival of Joan García. In addition, they have protected La Masia's growth, giving real space to talents such as Cubarsí or Lamine.

This blend of management and football sense has brought stability back to a locker room that had spent years surviving on impulse. Today, Barça can breathe again with a recognizable plan and coherent decisions.  The fans feel that, at last, the club is in good hands and there is an idea behind every step.

Deco and Flick already prepare Barça's future without Robert Lewandowski

The next major mission for Deco and Flick is to find a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker, already 37 years old, finishes his contract this summer and the club has no intention of renewing it. At Barça they believe that the time has come to go their separate ways, although his goal-scoring legacy will be difficult to erase.

Lewandowski has recorded numbers to remember at Camp Nou and has been a competitive reference even in periods of uncertainty. However, time rules, and the club is looking for a natural transition at the tip of the attack. That is where Deco and Flick have begun to debate calmly and with a medium-term vision.

In recent months, high-impact names such as Haaland, Julián Álvarez, or Harry Kane have appeared on the table. The club has also considered an emerging profile such as Etta Eyong, who is thought of as a player who can grow without immediate pressure. But Deco knows that elite signings require gigantic investments, and Laporta doesn't want to mortgage the project for a single player.

Deco and Flick have already chosen the "9" for 2026

Here comes the twist that surprises almost everyone: the chosen one would not be any of them. In the latest meetings, Deco and Flick have agreed that the best option is already in-house: Ferran Torres. This decision fits the club's philosophy and the brilliant moment that the Valencian striker is experiencing.

Ferran Torres's numbers and his connection with the rest of the squad have drawn a lot of attention. Flick values his reading of space, his intensity in pressing, and his goal-scoring ability, which keeps growing. That's why Deco has made the decision not to sign another "9" and to back Ferran.

We will see how Deco and Flick's gamble turns out. So far, Ferran Torres is showing more than enough that he deserves to be Lewandowski's replacement for next season. This season he already has 13 goals and he is the team's top scorer.