Barcelona is setting strict transfer guidelines for the upcoming summer window to maintain team balance and identity. Sporting director Deco emphasizes building a competitive squad without disruptive signings.
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Barcelona lay down strict transfer parameters ahead of crucial summer rebuild
Barcelona are preparing for a crucial summer transfer window, and the internal message is that no signing will be allowed to disrupt the balance that has helped rebuild the team under Hansi Flick.
According to SPORT, sporting director Deco has established several key principles that will guide the club’s business in the coming months.
The idea is not to make flashy moves for the sake of headlines, but instead to continue building a competitive squad without damaging the identity that has brought stability back to the dressing room.
As per the outlet, Barcelona will only pursue players who can genuinely improve the level of the current squad while also respecting the pathway that exists for talents emerging from La Masia.
Simply put, Barcelona do not want expensive signings blocking the development of young players who are already proving capable of performing at the highest level.
And at the centre of everything stands Lamine Yamal, who is being looked at as a future legend capable of defining an era at Camp Nou.
As such, Barcelona are also determined to protect the dressing room hierarchy, especially when it comes to salaries and influence inside the squad.
Barcelona's transfer parameters focus on maintaining team balance and identity, avoiding flashy signings that could disrupt the squad.
Sporting director Deco is responsible for establishing the key principles that will guide Barcelona's transfer strategy in the upcoming window.
The summer transfer window is crucial for Barcelona as they aim to rebuild the team while preserving the stability and identity that has been restored under coach Hansi Flick.
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This is why no new arrival will be placed above the established structure.
Barcelona want players who arrive ready to strengthen the collective project rather than compete for status or individual power within the dressing room.
The report also makes an interesting comparison with Real Madrid and the arrival of Kylian Mbappe.
Barcelona view their own strategy as the complete opposite of the model followed by their rivals, particularly regarding the financial impact and dressing room consequences linked to the French superstar’s move.
Within Barcelona, there is a strong belief that team chemistry and internal balance must remain untouchable if the club wants to continue progressing.
That is why this summer may end up being defined by smart decisions and stability rather than glamorous signings.