Europa Press, E-Noticies Deco puts €30M, Luis Enrique raises it to €45M: Barça and PSG dream of signing him
Deco is once again at the center of attention with a move that could shape Barça's direction
Since Deco took over as sporting director at Barça, he has impressed with his effective management in the market. His main task is to give Hansi Flick the players he needs without putting at risk what Joan Laporta has built on an economic level. The transfer policy has been based on balancing talent, sporting needs, and financial responsibility.
Last season, Deco completed the signing of Dani Olmo for approximately €55 million, a deal that was seen as ambitious but justified. This summer, his record seems even better: for less than €30 million, he has managed to bring in players with high potential, such as Joan García, Marcus Rashford (on loan with a purchase option), and Roony.
Why will it be more complicated to keep that level of excellence and what do Barça and PSG have planned?
The problem for Deco is that the next transfer window will arrive with more competitive pressure. In particular, PSG, now led by Luis Enrique, appears as a rival with greater financial capacity and a willingness to bid aggressively. That financial competition adds difficulty for Deco to keep signing bargains without driving up the price of key players.
One of the players who has become a central figure in this bidding war is Marcus Rashford. Although he is on loan to Barça for one season from Manchester United, there is a purchase option set at about €30 million, which the Catalan club could exercise. In the loan agreement, Marcus Rashford accepted a pay cut, making the financial operation easier for Barça.
Luis Enrique steps in: PSG prepare a more ambitious offer
PSG won't stand idly by. According to the sports press, Luis Enrique wants to bring in Marcus Rashford next season. That ambition comes with an offer higher than the purchase clause set by Barça.
It is said that PSG would be willing to present €45 million to Manchester United, surpassing the amount that Barça could pay. The existence of this higher offer puts Barça, and especially Deco, in a delicate situation. While the €30 million clause gives Barça an advantage, it also means that Deco and the board must decide whether to activate that option or negotiate with PSG.
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