FC Barcelona keeps looking for ways to strengthen itself for the next season, and it's not just doing so with the first team's squad. Deco wants to keep increasing the level and professionalizing the sports management and is negotiating a key signing. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has uncovered the conversations with Tim Steidten, who would become part of the staff led by the former footballer.
In recent times, Tim Steidten has been working at West Ham in the Premier League and is highly regarded among teams. Besides Barça's proposal, the German has attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Germany, or England. A key aspect could be his good relationship with Deco, who is leading the conversations to join him to his team.
Since last January he has been free, looking for the best option for his future after terminating his contract with West Ham. Besides Deco, Tim Steidten would also have a good rapport with Hansi Flick, sharing nationality and language. The conversations are progressing positively, and he could join his staff, where former player Bojan Krkic is also the right-hand man.
Tim Steidten, experience to help Deco
Tim Steidten, 46 years old, has a proven track record in European soccer. His experience as head of scouting and sports director has taken him to clubs like Werder Bremen, Bayer Leverkusen, and more recently, West Ham United, where he has been key in high-impact market operations. He is a specialist in discovering young talent and shaping competitive squads at low cost, exactly what Barça needs in this stage of economic and sports transition.
The club values his international profile, adaptability, and strategic vision. The possibility of him joining the culé organization would strengthen Deco's work and allow FC Barcelona to make a quality leap in sports planning.
Barça wants to surround itself with the best, and Tim Steidten could very soon become a key piece of the new culé project. Deco is working on it and hopes to convince him despite the great proposals he has on the table.