Deco explains Barcelona roster changes following summer transfer window

Barcelona sporting director Deco clarified the club's personnel decisions following a summer of significant squad movement. Ferran Torres moved to Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent basis, while Marc Casado departed for Deportivo La Coruna on loan. Ronald Araujo also joined Liverpool on a temporary deal featuring a purchase option. Deco noted that the club prioritized signing Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford due to the specific requirements of the manager. Regarding the current roster, the director stated that Alejandro Balde remains a key member of the team and addressed Frenkie de Jong’s status by confirming that recent squad additions do not impact the midfielder's role. Deco also offered praise for defender Pau Cubarsi, identifying him as a prominent emerging talent.

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