Deco: “Seeing FC Porto winning again, strong and competitive, pleases me” | OneFootball

Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, spoke at a conference during the Portugal Football Summit about the special connection he still has with FC Porto. The former Portugal international highlighted the Dragons’ current moment and their victory over Benfica in the Clássico. Without hiding his enthusiasm, he admitted: “I’m happy, obviously.”

Even while continuing his career as a Barcelona executive, Deco still closely follows the club that shaped his journey. That message ran throughout his remarks: professional distance has not erased his emotional bond with FC Porto.

Speaking about his relationship with the Dragons, Deco held nothing back. The team’s return to winning ways and its ability to compete at this level are clear reasons for satisfaction.

“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 said.

His words leave little room for ambiguity: the bond remains strong and is expressed naturally. More than just remembering the past, Deco showed that he is paying close attention to FC Porto’s present.

The Dragons’ victory over Benfica in the Clássico gave immediate expression to that feeling. Asked about the result, the former Portugal international did not try to hide his satisfaction or play down the added significance of a win of this nature.

“I can’t deny it, it’s impossible. I’m happy, obviously,” he acknowledged. “And when you win a clássico, there’s always something extra to it. Last weekend was very good, so I’m at peace.”

His remarks combined emotion and calm: first, joy at the victory; then, the awareness that winning a Clássico carries special meaning. Deco spoke as Barcelona’s sporting director, but also as someone who remains openly connected to FC Porto.

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