FC Barcelona is clear that one of their priorities for this summer is to strengthen the attack. At this moment, it seems that the main priority is Luis Díaz, but his signing is far from certain. The high price set by Liverpool is making them look for alternatives for both the present and the future. Although one of the most talked-about names has been Marcus Rashford, it appears that Deco would be considering other options with less financial risk.
Cardoso Valera is the low-cost bet for Deco
In recent hours, the portal "Balkans Sports" has revealed that Barça are interested in signing the young Portuguese talent Cardoso Valera. Trained in Porto's youth academy, he left unexpectedly to join Dinamo Zagreb, seeking to have more control over his future. Amid legal issues, the Catalan club is well informed about his situation, knowing that, to sign him, they would have to pay €5 million (5 million euros).
This €5 million (5 million euros) is the price set by his release clause with Dinamo, making Cardoso Valera an impressive market opportunity. Deco has kept track of him and has followed him since he took his first steps in Portuguese soccer. He is a winger who can play on both flanks, performing best on the left. At 16 years old, he is already one of Portugal's brightest prospects and Barça doesn't want to lose sight of him.
A positive aspect when negotiating is the excellent relationship with his agent, Andy Bara. Bara has recently closed two vital deals for Barcelona, such as those of Dani Olmo and Joan García. Deco gets along extremely well with him, and Cardoso Valera's case is something they've been discussing for some time.
Cardoso Valera: risk-free signing
Cardoso Valera has become one of the most closely followed names in European youth soccer. At 16 years old, this left-footed winger stands out for his skill, speed, and boldness in one-on-one situations. He is a game-changing player, with great technical quality, capable of breaking lines easily and creating danger from any attacking position.
Trained in an academy known for its emerging talents, Cardoso Valera has already attracted the interest of several of the continent's top clubs. One of the most alert is FC Barcelona, who see in him a market opportunity they can't let slip away. In the offices of the Catalan club, they believe that signing him would be a bet for both the present and the future.
With an affordable release clause and no insurmountable obstacles in the negotiation, his signing is a completely viable operation for this summer. Barça are closely following his progress and trust they can finalize his arrival before other financially stronger clubs enter the scene.
Cardoso Valera has the level to succeed at the top and, if nothing goes wrong, could wear the blaugrana jersey sooner rather than later. The prospect is already on Deco's radar.