Barcelona adapts transfer strategy under Deco for summer market

Barcelona has shifted its approach in the summer transfer market, emphasizing speed and confidentiality under sporting director Deco. This new strategy has allowed the club to negotiate moves for players like Anthony Gordon and Julian Alvarez largely out of the public eye. Deco's methods involve securing personal terms before formal negotiations with clubs, aiming to minimize complications that can arise from information leaks. The club's past experiences with high-profile transfers have reinforced the need for discretion in their dealings.

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