Deco told he's owed apology for inspired Joao Cancelo signing as Barcelona sporting director reveals ex-Man City defender is 'crazy Barca fan'
Goal | 16.03.2026 08:40
In the wake of Joan Laporta’s successful re-election, Deco took the opportunity to defend the recruitment strategy and praise Cancelo’s character. He stressed that the club valued the defender not just for his skill but for his true love of the Blaugrana. "We have made efforts to sign Cancelo because he has shown time and time again that he's a crazy Barca fan," Deco explained. The sporting director suggested that this level of loyalty is increasingly difficult to find in contemporary football, stating: "That is a rare feeling nowadays in players, and we are trying to bring it back."
