Barça will go through better or worse times, but the reality is that half of Europe would be delighted to wear the culer jersey. Having regained good play and results with Hansi Flick, many top-level footballers have put their names on Deco's table, the sporting director. What they didn't expect was the response received from the Catalan team, which was clearly negative, according to Sport.
Deco rejects Virgil van Dijk: "We have..."
The first surprise offer that has arrived in recent months and has been rejected is from Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch center-back's contract with Liverpool ends on June 30, and he has offered himself completely free to Barça. However, he has been rejected from the start for several reasons.
Deco indicated to Virgil van Dijk and his entourage that, due to age (he turns 34 soon), he doesn't fit into FC Barcelona's plans. He also doesn't fit for another reason: the defense is considered closed with the arrival of another free center-back, such as Tah... A profile that Flick likes more.
It is an offer that has been evaluated very positively, but Deco has decided to give a no as a response to Virgil van Dijk.
Joshua Kimmich: From desired to rejected
Even more surprising has been the second rejection carried out by Deco, always according to the aforementioned information. A few months ago, it seemed that Joshua Kimmich was one of the most desired midfielders by Barça, but the situation has completely changed with what is in La Masia.
Although Joshua Kimmich put his name on Barça's table, it is considered that he is a "duplicate card" to others in the squad. In the case of going for another midfielder, they would look for a more defensive, holding profile, because the quality is already provided by players like Bernal, Casadó, or De Jong.
FC Barcelona is clear that it will not invest huge amounts of money if what can arrive doesn't significantly improve what is already at home. The cases of Virgil van Dijk and Joshua Kimmich are perfect examples. Although Deco has evaluated their possible arrivals very positively, weighing pros and cons, he has decided to reject them completely and definitively.