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Better Than Nico Williams: Deco Finds Barça's Next Star in America

It's a bargain and FC Barcelona's sporting director keeps an eye on him for the next season.

Deco Clearly Knows Barça's Planning for the Coming Years, but He's Willing to Make Exceptions. Like any top-tier team, the Culer squad has scouts spread around the world, and one of them has pointed to a name in the United States. To the general public, he is unknown, but everyone who knows him highlights his great potential: Julian Hall.

On March 24, He Will Turn 17 and Is Already Succeeding in the United States with the New York Red Bulls. In 12 matches played in the MLS, he has already scored two goals and provided an assist, being one of the country's great promises. He has a value of half a million euros, and several clubs in Europe already have him on their radar.

Deco Has Noted Julian Hall's Name on His List and Keeps an Eye on Him. In the United States, they point out that he is better than Nico Williams, being able to play in all three attacking positions. He is very much liked, and they will try to advance his possible arrival, preventing other European teams from taking him. However, so far, there are no negotiations, and he is not a priority.

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Julian Hall: Better and Cheaper Than Nico Williams

The Bet on a Fast and Unbalancing Winger Responds to a Need for Barça. Speed on the wing has been a shortcoming this season. Negotiations seem to have advanced, but the winger has made an essential point clear. To wear Barcelona's jersey, he wants to maintain his current salary.

Nico Williams Currently Earns 12 Million Euros per Season and Is Not Willing to Lower That Figure. Barça is studying how to assume that cost, as they must work on adjusting their wage bill and have to do the math. Despite the economic difficulties, the signing is still underway.

Taking this into account, Deco would be exploring other possibilities for the next season. Julian Hall's Option Is Very Appealing: for Position, Money, and Salary. He is a player with a lot of potential who could wear Barça's jersey and, in addition, would help expand sales in the United States, being a strategic market.

There is time ahead, while Deco analyzes all possible alternatives. Julian Hall Is Ready and Is Making Merits in the United States to Reach Barça.