Barcelona’s director, Deco, recently addressed the media speculation surrounding the club, particularly in relation to player Vitor Roque. Deco highlighted that it is typical for rumours to circulate when the club is not involved in matches. “It’s normal… when there’s no football, that there are news in the media,” Deco stated, acknowledging the heightened media activity during the club’s 10-day game hiatus.
Club’s Stance on Strategic Discussions
Deco firmly stated that strategic plans regarding players and club tactics are discussed internally and will not be shared publicly. “I will not share anything on our plan here, we plan that between closed doors,” he remarked, reinforcing the club’s policy of confidentiality on strategic matters.
Recent Speculations and Statements
The speculation around Vitor Roque has been significant, with various statements from his agent and comments from the club’s management surfacing over the past weeks. Notably, Roque’s agent has been vocal about the player’s situation, discussing potential transfers and expressing criticisms of managerial decisions. This includes a recent critique of manager Xavi’s tactical choices and discussions on the possibility of a permanent transfer to Barcelona.
Moreover, earlier statements from the club and Roque’s agent suggested that there are clubs willing to meet a substantial transfer fee, reportedly around €50 million, highlighting the player’s valued status in the football market.
Deco’s recent comments come at a time when Barcelona is navigating through a period without matches, which often leads to increased media speculation and rumours about player transfers and team strategies.