Sun Oct 20 19:20:22 UTC 2024: – **Deco’s Role**: Deco, former player and now sporting director at Barcelona, plans to acquire two players from Chelsea during the winter transfer window after his successful stint at Barca and Chelsea.
– **Chelsea Players Targeted**:
– **Carney Chukwuemeka**: Deco aims to secure a loan deal for Chukwuemeka, who is now fit after a previous injury but has limited playing time at Chelsea, making him a viable option for Barcelona.
– **Romeo Lavia**: Deco is interested in Lavia, who has not featured much since a £58 million move from Southampton. However, Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca is unlikely to approve Lavia’s departure, even temporarily, as he wants to integrate him into the first team.
– **Deco’s Background**: Deco had a successful playing career, winning multiple titles and transitioning to an agent role before becoming Barcelona’s sporting director last year.
– **Previous Successes**: Deco has already facilitated significant signings for Barcelona, including a £55 million deal for Dani Olmo.
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