Goodbye Barça, he has already said farewell, Deco takes note, his dream is to play for Betis

Barça's financial situation has improved, and that's evident in the moves the Catalan club is planning. Deco, with greater room for maneuver, is already working to strengthen the squad with ambitious operations for next summer. He wants more competition in certain positions and aims to bring in footballers capable of making a difference from day one.

His priority is to strengthen the full-back positions and the spearhead, positions that haven't had a definitive solution for years. However, Deco isn't ruling out increasing the squad depth in midfield, especially if Gavi's recovery progresses more slowly than expected. Barça wants to avoid falling short in an area that's key to their style.

Deco looks for viable alternatives in the market

In this scenario, Deco has decided to explore midfielders who fit Barça's footballing profile and at the same time match the club's economic reality. The top favorite has always been Vitinha, the PSG star, whose quality would fit perfectly with Pedri. But signing him is impossible due to the budget and the firm stance of the Parisian team.

Pairing Vitinha with Pedri would be a luxury for any coach, but Deco understands that he must focus on more attainable options. That's why he's activated a very interesting plan B: Fabián Ruiz, another PSG player. His ability to direct play, his physique, and his presence in the box make him an option that fits Barça's idea.

Fabián Ruiz fits at Barça, but he looks the other way

At Barça, they believe that Fabián Ruiz could be a starter without much debate. His experience at the top level, his composure on the ball, and his ability to thread passes would allow him to integrate seamlessly into the culé system. In addition, his footballing maturity offers guarantees that Deco values for a project that needs stability.

Even so, the reality is that Fabián Ruiz has other plans for his future. At PSG, he's important, and an offer from Barça could change his sporting situation. However, his words have been concise: "I'm not hiding, I'm from Betis, I hope I can come back one day and finish my career here, at home".

With these statements, Fabián Ruiz has implicitly said goodbye to Barça and to any possibility of wearing the culé jersey. His dream is to return to Betis and end his professional cycle there, something that's celebrated in Seville as a real hope. The verdiblanco club is already studying scenarios to try to bring him back when possible.