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Deco

midfielder27.08.1977 (46 years)height 174weight 73nationality Portugal

22 Aug 2013

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What happened to Xavi minutes before he reunited with Laporta at key meeting

What happened to Xavi minutes before he reunited with Laporta at key meeting

Moments before Xavi reunited with Joan Laporta on Wednesday evening, he came up to the office to find out that the door was closed.Minutes before that, Deco entered without any problems – but not Xavi.

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Crisis at Barca over Xavi's decision to continue — some 'board members may resign'

Crisis at Barca over Xavi's decision to continue — some 'board members may resign'

Xavi's decision to continue as Barcelona coach for one more year did not go down well with some board members at the club. Explaining the situation, a source told RAC1 that Barca president Joan Laporta had a pact with the board to let Xavi go at the end of the season.

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Barca meet Dani Olmo's father — it's not about what you think

Barca meet Dani Olmo's father — it's not about what you think

Barcelona sporting director Deco has met with the father of Leipzig forward Dani Olmo, Diario Sport reports.The Spaniard has been perpetually linked with a return to Barcelona.

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Deco's transfer plan for Barca revealed – 4 players

Deco's transfer plan for Barca revealed – 4 players

Barcelona's sporting director Deco only plans to make two signings for the club in the coming transfer window, Diario Sport has revealed. Deco's idea is to bring a new left-winger to the club and a defensive midfielder.

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Agent of experienced midfielder confirms talks with Deco – Xavi urged him to join Barca

Agent of experienced midfielder confirms talks with Deco – Xavi urged him to join Barca

Barcelona have opened talks with Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka. That's according to his agent Branislav Jarusek.

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Deco says he's been 'charmed' by top coach - not Arteta

Deco says he's been 'charmed' by top coach - not Arteta

Deco has again expressed his admiration for PSG coach Luis Enrique. The Barca sporting director admitted that he's been charmed by the manager.

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No Barca comeback for Ansu Fati and 2 more big stories you might've missed

No Barca comeback for Ansu Fati and 2 more big stories you might've missed

No Barca return for Ansu FatiAnsu Fati will not return to Barcelona, according to Sport, as the club would to go to the market in search of left-wingers.Pedri hints at return datePedri has revealed that he is well on track to return from injury earlier than expected.

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Militao back after 7 months and 2 more big Real Madrid stories you might've missed

Militao back after 7 months and 2 more big Real Madrid stories you might've missed

Deco tips Mbappe to make Madrid strongerBarcelona sporting director Deco believes Real Madrid's potential signing of Kylian Mbappe in the summer will make their rivals stronger.Militao returns to action after 7 monthsEder Militao featured in a warm-up match with Real Madrid Castilla on Wednesday.

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Deco: Mbappe will make Real Madrid stronger

Deco: Mbappe will make Real Madrid stronger

Barcelona sporting director Deco believes Real Madrid's potential signing of Kylian Mbappe in the summer will make their rivals stronger.Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires at the end of the season and all signs point towards him arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent in the summer.

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Deco unravels 'Mbappe problem' for Real Madrid

Deco unravels 'Mbappe problem' for Real Madrid

Barcelona sporting director Deco believes Real Madrid's potential signing of Kylian Mbappe in the summer comes with a tactical problem for the club.Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires at the end of the season and all signs point towards him arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent in the summer.

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Deco gives condition to keep Felix and Cancelo next season

Deco gives condition to keep Felix and Cancelo next season

Barcelona director Deco said: “We’d like to keep both Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo here if there will be the right conditions with Atlético and Man City. "It depends on conditions of the deal”Both players arrived at Barcelona on loan last summer, a move necessitated by the Camp Nou side's financial constraints preventing them from pursuing permanent signings.

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'Not available': Deco rules out 3 potential Xavi replacements, hints at his favourite option

'Not available': Deco rules out 3 potential Xavi replacements, hints at his favourite option

"Obviously, you can appreciate top managers like Guardiola, Klopp and Arteta, but they are not available. There is no talk at all with them and it's pointless to mention them," Deco has told SER.

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4 players Deco targets for defensive midfield position (reliability: 4 stars)

4 players Deco targets for defensive midfield position (reliability: 4 stars)

Deco targets Everton's Amadou Onana, Bayern's Joshua Kimmich, Feyenoord's Mats Wieffer and Girona's Aleix Garcia for the defensive midfield position, reports Diario Sport's Ferran Correas.Onana.

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Barcelona set date to make final decision on next manager, new frontrunner revealed

Barcelona set date to make final decision on next manager, new frontrunner revealed

Barcelona will make a final decision on their next manager in April, Diario Sport say. Barca's sporting director Deco is said to be working tirelessly behind the scenes to complete the move and appoint the next manager before Xavi leaves in June.

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Deco meets Haaland agent in Barcelona – Fabrizio Romano explains why

Deco meets Haaland agent in Barcelona – Fabrizio Romano explains why

Barcelona sporting director Deco met with Rafaela Pimenta agent of Erling Haaland in the city recently, multiple sources confirm. However, the meeting had nothing to do with Haaland as Barca are in no economic or financial position to sign the Norwegian goal machine, Fabrizio Romano says in his broadcast.

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Man United 'identify' top summer target & 2 more big stories you might've missed

Man United 'identify' top summer target & 2 more big stories you might've missed

Man United 'identify' top summer targetEverton's Jarrad Branthwaite is reportedly Man United's top centre-back target. The 21-year-old is said to have impressed United scouts.

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Deco meets Man United director: Mason Greenwood and 7 more players they could discuss

Deco meets Man United director: Mason Greenwood and 7 more players they could discuss

Deco has met Manchester United's Director of Football, John Murtough, according to multiple reports.Here are the players they probably talked about.

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Murtough and Barca director Deco meet in Spain - 'two players were discussed'

Murtough and Barca director Deco meet in Spain - 'two players were discussed'

Barcelona sporting director Deco and his Man United counterpart John Murtough on Monday met in Spain ahead of a potential relationship between the sides.Along with the officials from the two clubs, football agents Frank Trimboli and Fede Massai, of the CAA Base agency, were also in attendance.

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Deco's 'first choice' to succeed Xavi revealed - his win ratio better than Guardiola's

Deco's 'first choice' to succeed Xavi revealed - his win ratio better than Guardiola's

According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, Luis Enrique is Deco's first choice to succeed Xavi at Barcelona.Enrique led Barcelona to nine trophies, including a Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey treble in the 2014-15 season.

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Guardiola's choice for next Barca manager revealed and 2 more big stories you might've missed

Guardiola's choice for next Barca manager revealed and 2 more big stories you might've missed

Guardiola's choice for next Barca manager revealedPep Guardiola has given his advice to Joan Laporta on who the next Barca manager should be. Deco names La Liga manager who impresses himBarcelona sporting director Deco has named the La Liga manager who impresses him.

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Biography

'They play good football': Deco names La Liga manager who impresses him

'They play good football': Deco names La Liga manager who impresses him

“We like Guardiola's City because they play good football," Deco told Cat Radio. Deco continued: "We like Imanol's Real Sociedad because we see a competitive team that plays well.

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'Everybody knows he wants Madrid': Barcelona dealt sinister Haaland blow

'Everybody knows he wants Madrid': Barcelona dealt sinister Haaland blow

It was reported earlier this week that the agent of Erling Haaland met with Barcelona sporting director Deco. It has sparked rumours of the striker's possible move to Catalonia.

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Barca's sporting director meets Haaland agent, deal NOT impossible – Gerard Romero

Barca's sporting director meets Haaland agent, deal NOT impossible – Gerard Romero

Deco has had a meeting with Erling Haaland's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, Gerard Romero has revealed.The Norwegian's future was discussed by the two parties.

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Deco reveals if Xavi could actually stay at Barca beyond this season

Deco reveals if Xavi could actually stay at Barca beyond this season

"Currently, this possibility [of Xavi staying] does not exist," Deco has told Esports3."If this possibility becomes real, we will discuss it," Barca's sporting director added.

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Four names remain on Barca manager shortlist — Deco to 'begin meeting' them

Four names remain on Barca manager shortlist — Deco to 'begin meeting' them

Diario Sport report that Barcelona have settled on a list of four candidates to succeed Xavi after he steps down at the end of the season.The candidates are Roberto de Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann, Hansi Flick and Thomas Tuchel.

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Deco already has clear idea for next Barca manager

Deco already has clear idea for next Barca manager

Barcelona sporting director Deco has made it clear that the club would continue their philosophy of beautiful football next season.Xavi will walk away at the end of the current campaign and a host of managers have been tipped to replace the club legend.

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De Jong's agent holds 'crisis meeting' with Deco – 2 reasons why

De Jong's agent holds 'crisis meeting' with Deco – 2 reasons why

Frenkie De Jong's agent Ali Dursun has held a crisis meeting with Barca's sporting director Deco at a restaurant in Barcelona, Diario Sport say. The meeting lasted for about an hour and was centred on Barca extending moral support to the midfielder during a difficult period.

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Deco: 'Things said about Frenkie in the press weren't true'

Deco: 'Things said about Frenkie in the press weren't true'

"Frenkie [de Jong] is human after all. The things that were said about him [in the press] weren't true and the player reacted like a human.

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Where Alphonso Davies will stand among Barca's highest-paid players if Barca pay what he's asking

Where Alphonso Davies will stand among Barca's highest-paid players if Barca pay what he's asking

Barcelona's pursuit of Alphonso Davies is heating up. According to Gerard Romero, the player's agent spent three days in Barcelona last week.

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Barca sporting director Deco meets Alphonso Davies' agent (reliability: 5 stars)

Barca sporting director Deco meets Alphonso Davies' agent (reliability: 5 stars)

Deco has had a meeting with Alphonso Davies' agent, report Jijantes FC.The Canadian's representative met Barcelona's sporting director the day after travelling to Madrid where he possibly had a meeting with Real Madrid.

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Deco refusing to listen to offers for 3 star players – top source

Deco refusing to listen to offers for 3 star players – top source

Barcelona's sporting director Deco is refusing to listen to any offers for Ronald Araujo, Pedri and Gavi, according to Sique Rodríguez. Deco recently said he won't let Araujo go even if it means Barcelona signs Kylian Mbappe in the summer.

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How Barca can lineup with ALL Brazilian front-three next season

How Barca can lineup with ALL Brazilian front-three next season

Barcelona are said to be monitoring three fleet-footed star wingers ahead of the summer transfer window. One of those players is Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli.

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Barca meet Araujo agents for contract talks, Deco also discusses something else – Romero

Barca meet Araujo agents for contract talks, Deco also discusses something else – Romero

Ronald Araujo's agents were in Barcelona today over contract extension talks for the defender. According to Gerard Romero, Araujo's entourage told Deco that the player is happy at Barcelona and intends to stay at the club for as long as possible.

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Deco's 'ideal' Xavi successor named - he's a former Barca player and coach

Deco's 'ideal' Xavi successor named - he's a former Barca player and coach

According to Domènec García (MD journalist): "In a recent interview, Deco said that they want a coach similar to Xavi."Someone to trust the youth, understand the club's financial situation, know what Barca means, and trust La Masia.

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Barca fans turn against sporting director Deco – 3 reasons why

Barca fans turn against sporting director Deco – 3 reasons why

It was reported on Monday that Barcelona are considering sacking Deco just six months after landed his biggest job since retirement — Barca's sporting director role. You'd be mistaken if you expected Barca fans to resist such a rash consideration by the club.

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Top source reveals root cause of Xavi's poor relationship with Deco – it started with Pep

Top source reveals root cause of Xavi's poor relationship with Deco – it started with Pep

It has been mooted that the relationship between Barca's new sporting director Deco and head coach Xavi is poor at best. Despite telling the media otherwise, both parties reportedly don't see eye to eye behind closed doors.

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Barca 'consider' sacking Deco SIX months after replacing Alemany as Sporting Director

Barca 'consider' sacking Deco SIX months after replacing Alemany as Sporting Director

Barcelona are now considering replacing Deco just six months after he took the big job of becoming sporting director at the club in place of Mateu Alemany, multiple sources say. Some of Deco's words recently have not gone down well with other high-ranking members of the Barcelona board, ESPN say.

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Is Xavi getting sacked today?

Is Xavi getting sacked today?

Barcelona have no intention of sacking Xavi today or anytime before the end of the season, regardless of reports, per the club's sporting director Deco. Speaking to Portuguese media, Deco said: "Xavi submitted his resignation.

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Deco says future coach 'should break with Barca's past once and forever' – Xavi has his say on it

Deco says future coach 'should break with Barca's past once and forever' – Xavi has his say on it

"The new direction is fundamental and the president [Laporta] agrees with me on this. A profound change is needed.

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Deco picks powerful midfield workhorse to replace Romeu, his price tag unveiled

Deco picks powerful midfield workhorse to replace Romeu, his price tag unveiled

Barcelona have been searching for a physical midfielder that comes in the mould of Yaya Toure and for Barca's sporting director Deco, no player fits the bill better than Everton's Amadou Onana, sources say. Onana has been showcasing his abilities in the English Premier League with rumours linking him to top clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United.

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