Barça continues to work on the winter market with the intention of adjusting its team and freeing up salary mass. In his first year in charge of the team, Hansi Flick has made it clear which players are not in his plans for the second half of the 24/25 season. The goal is to optimize the team's performance while balancing finances. For such a task, Deco, as the sporting director of Barça, plays a crucial role.
In this context, some players have been marked as transferable for the January market. Deco has set prices for several players to facilitate their departure but not all operations seem to be progressing as expected. Despite the efforts, the lack of concrete offers is complicating Barça's plans. Specifically, there's a case that has caused more doubts than certainties in recent months.
Deco: Key in Barça's Market Strategy
Deco has made it clear that decisions in the winter market won't be taken lightly. The former Barça player, now in charge of sports planning, is looking for solutions that benefit both the club and the players who need a change of scenery. Specifically, one of those marked is Pablo Torre.
Although the intention is clear, negotiations for the sale of Pablo Torre are not being easy. Teams like Celta and Betis had shown interest, but the talks haven't reached a successful conclusion. The lack of economic consensus and doubts about his performance have led these clubs to back out.
Pablo Torre's Case is Becoming a Frustrating Exit
Considered one of the big talents of Spanish soccer, Pablo Torre arrived at Barça with high expectations. Despite that, he hasn't managed to meet them during his time at Camp Nou. Flick has given him opportunities in some competitions and, although his performance hasn't been entirely bad, competition has ultimately pushed him toward the exit ramp.
When Pablo Torre had minutes, his performance was inconsistent, causing Celta and Betis to pull back. While he's shown quality in some matches, he hasn't been able to maintain the consistency needed to be considered a key piece in the coach's scheme, Hansi Flick. The competition in the midfield, with established players like Gavi, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong, has hindered his progress.