Deco makes no secret: “FC Porto is the club I love” | OneFootball

Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director and former FC Porto player, did not hide his connection to the club when asked about the Dragons’ current moment. Pleased with their return to winning ways and with the victory over Benfica, he said: “I’m happy, obviously.”

It was Deco’s emotional bond, built during a spell marked by great individual and collective success, that ran through his remarks. Speaking about FC Porto, he made no attempt to distance himself and admitted that he still follows the club closely.

Asked about the satisfaction he felt over Porto’s current form, the executive was direct and made no effort to hide how he feels.

“I can’t deny it, it’s impossible. I’m happy, obviously,” he said.

The short reply opened the way for a deeper statement about the relationship he still has with FC Porto. It is not just about acknowledging the past, but about reaffirming a bond that is still very much alive.

Deco then explained why he is pleased to see FC Porto competitive again and able to fight at the highest level.

“FC Porto is the club of my heart, it’s the club I love and always follow. That’s why seeing FC Porto back on the winning track, strong and capable of competing at this level, makes me very happy,” he added.

His words leave no room for ambiguity: despite his role at Barcelona, Deco’s emotional connection with the Dragons remains intact. His satisfaction comes both from his affection for the club and from the image of competitive strength he sees in the team.

The win over Benfica deserved special mention. For Deco, the weight of a clássico adds extra value to the result and made the weekend especially positive.

“And when you win a clássico, there’s always an added bonus. Last weekend was very good, so I’m at peace,” he summed up.

The victory over their rivals thus stands out as the high point of a situation Deco is watching with enthusiasm. Between the calm of the executive and the passion of the former player, one certainty remains, stated without reservation: FC Porto is still the club of his heart.

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