Barcelona prepares for summer transfer window with Deco in charge

Barcelona's sporting director Deco is focused on squad planning as he returns after a brief break. Operating under La Liga's 1:1 financial rule, Deco is expected to have over €100 million for transfers. His priority is to secure a new center-forward, with Julian Alvarez as a target. Deco has already completed a €70 million deal for Anthony Gordon and made Hamza Abdelkarim's transfer permanent. The club trusts Deco's approach after his successful last two transfer windows, which included key signings and the ability to maintain financial balance while improving the squad.

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