Deco explains why Joao Cancelo is a game-changing signing for Barcelona

Barcelona sporting director Deco has make clear the membership’s resolution to carry Joao Cancelo again, making it clear that the Portuguese defender’s arrival is about way over simply including one other title to the squad.

Talking to the media, as reported by SPORT, Deco defined why Cancelo was seen as a novel alternative and the way his signing suits completely into Barcelona’s sporting and monetary actuality.

Deco started by stating the speedy impression Cancelo brings to Hansi Flick’s crew.

From the membership’s standpoint, this isn’t a luxurious addition, however a participant who genuinely expands Barcelona’s tactical choices.

“Cancelo offers us extra options that we didn’t have earlier than,” he mentioned.

Wage adjustment

Going deeper into the operation, Deco acknowledged simply how troublesome the deal was to finish.

Monetary limitations made it an unlikely transfer at first, however a number of key elements aligned in Barcelona’s favour. Deco defined,

“He’s a participant of high quality, of degree, and an operation that would hardly have been carried out.

“It occurred by probability, as a result of he has an settlement that permits him to depart his membership, and since he’s a participant who has all the time dreamed of coming to Barça.

“Each time he has come, he has even adjusted his wage, and it suits completely with what we are able to do right here.”

Deco additionally framed the signing inside Barcelona’s winter technique. Quite than making a number of strikes, the membership targeted on enhancing high quality in focused areas.

“In January, our goal was to enhance the standard of the squad. I feel Cancelo improves the crew and that’s crucial factor,” he defined.

Cancelo is scheduled to endure his medical this Saturday morning in Barcelona, the ultimate step earlier than his return is made official.

As soon as accomplished, Flick could have at his disposal a confirmed, high-level participant who suits the membership’s wants.