Barcelona scouting chief confirms interest in Brazilian defender Arthur Dias

FC Barcelona’s head of scouting Joao Amaral discussed the club’s search for center-backs in an interview published on October 11, 2026. He emphasized the importance of finding players like Arthur Dias, a 19-year-old defender from Athletico Paranaense, who meets the club's criteria of pace, technical ability, and decision-making under pressure. Amaral highlighted Barcelona's strategy to proactively identify suitable talent using data analysis combined with live scouting. The recruitment process also benefits from strong collaboration with sporting director Deco and aligns with head coach Hansi Flick’s focus on developing young players.

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