Barcelona has firmly rejected the departure of their sporting director and expressed their utmost satisfaction with the former player.

In a recent statement, Barcelona has vehemently denied reports suggesting that former player Deco is considering leaving his role as sporting director. Deco, who played for the club between 2004 and 2008, has been rumored to be weighing his options following a challenging summer transfer market. However, Barcelona has expressed their satisfaction with Deco’s performance and stated that they “could not be happier” with the job he is doing.

Deco, who transitioned from being an agent to sporting director in 2023, is responsible for overseeing the club’s transfer activity. This has proven to be a difficult task in recent seasons due to Barcelona’s financial struggles. The club has faced financial difficulties and has had limited resources for new signings. Despite hopes of bringing in up to five players, including the likes of Nico Williams and Federico Chiesa, Barcelona was only able to secure the signings of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor this summer.

The club’s strict finances prevented them from acquiring a left winger, a holding midfielder, and a defender, leaving them with limited options. The only reason they were able to register Olmo was due to a long-term injury to Andreas Christensen, which freed up space for new registrations. Olmo, who arrived for €55 million from RB Leipzig, missed the first two games of the season but made an impact when he came off the bench to score a late winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ray Vallecano.

In other news, Karim Benzema has expressed his excitement about reuniting with Laurent Blanc for the new Saudi season. The former midfielder, who now serves as a coach, has joined Benzema’s team and the striker believes that their reunion will bring positive changes. Benzema acknowledged that they have faced challenges in the past but is optimistic about their collaboration in Saudi Arabia.

Overall, Barcelona has dismissed rumors of Deco’s potential departure and expressed their satisfaction with his performance as sporting director. The club’s financial constraints have made it difficult to make significant signings, but they remain determined to compete with the resources they have. Meanwhile, Benzema is looking forward to working with Blanc again and believes that their partnership will lead to success in the upcoming season.