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Maximum happiness at Barça: Deco travels to Poland to sign the new Neymar

FC Barcelona's sporting director keeps working quietly as he plans the next season

Barcelona are already actively working on planning for next season. Deco wants to get ahead of events and move with enough time to take advantage of the opportunities that an always unpredictable market may offer. The club's delicate financial situation forces every sporting decision to be as precise as possible.

In this context, the sporting director has held several meetings with Flick over the past few weeks. Both agree on the general diagnosis of the team and on the shortcomings that the squad still presents. One of them, perhaps the most obvious, is in the attacking area.

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Deco and Flick | FCB

Doubts about Lewandowski's continuity are growing. The Polish striker remains a reliable goalscorer, but his age and his performance in recent matches raise questions about whether to proceed with his contract renewal. Added to this is the uncertainty with Rashford, whose contribution still doesn't justify a long-term investment of 35 million.

For this reason, Deco has decided to broaden the range of attacking options. Barça need squad depth, but also exceptional talent that can make a difference from day one. That's where a name comes into play that's starting to generate excitement in the offices at Camp Nou.

Maximum happiness at Barça: Deco travels to Poland to sign the new Neymar

Deco has traveled to Poland to closely follow Oskar Pietuszewski, a winger who's only 17 years old and plays for Jagiellonia. At the Polish club, he's already considered one of the country's greatest gems. His breakthrough has been so impactful that many don't hesitate to compare him to Neymar.

The young striker stands out for his one-on-one ability. Oskar Pietuszewski has dribbling skills, imagination, and an astonishing ease for getting past opponents in tight spaces. In addition, he's not an individualistic winger, since he understands the associative play style very well.

Moreover, his market value, set at around 12 million euros, makes him a very interesting opportunity. In a context like the current one, finding young talent at that price is almost an obligation for Barça. Deco knows this, which is why he wanted to see him live.

Oskar Pietuszewski stands out against a LaLiga team

This very week, Oskar Pietuszewski has faced Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League. It was a demanding match, against an intense and tactically well-prepared opponent. Even so, the young Pole showed flashes of a quality that's very rare for his age.

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Deco watched the match live and was truly pleased with his performance. He liked his personality, his boldness, and above all, his ability to step up in important moments. He didn't hide and asked for the ball when the team needed it most.

At Barça, they believe his profile fits perfectly with Flick's vision. Therefore, if nothing goes wrong, this summer he could become one of the club's major moves. Deco has taken the first step by seeing the young winger's talent with his own eyes: at Camp Nou, they're already dreaming of having found the new Neymar.

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