Barcelona's Sporting Director Debunks Joao Pedro Rumors
Barcelona's Deco clears the air on Joao Pedro rumors. No transfer yet but strong interest in strengthening team.
Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, has firmly addressed rumors linking Brazil international Joao Pedro to a move to Spanish giants Barcelona. The Portuguese forward impressed with his Premier League form but struggled for selection in the World Cup. Despite this, Deco reiterated that he is not ruling out signing Pedro and emphasized the club's commitment to strengthening their squad.
Chelsea, meanwhile, has maintained its stance on Pedro’s potential transfer. Deco’s comments come as Barcelona seeks to bolster its defense after losing key player Robert. The Spanish champions have reportedly been interested in Bernardo Silva from Manchester City but face hurdles with Xabi Alonso.
Deco also touched upon internal matters and the importance of maintaining the club's structure, adding that losing a player like Robert is disappointing. In other Chelsea news, they are reportedly considering signing Pedro for their Premier League side while keeping an eye on Silva’s future at Manchester City.