Deco sidesteps Barcelona links to Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis | OneFootball

Deco was asked about alleged Barcelona interest in Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis at the Portugal Football Summit, but he offered no confirmation of any concrete intention.

According to Glorioso 1904, the sporting director replied lightheartedly, noting he was simply there to take part in the federation’s summit.

Pressed again, the former Portugal international said recruitment involves a long list of assessed players, and that post-season market dynamics can shift plans.

He also recalled his spell at Benfica and said Barcelona continue to monitor Portuguese football, particularly Sporting, Porto and Benfica. He added that Portugal still produces talent, though he had no specific names to discuss.

The upshot was Barcelona’s continued monitoring of the Portuguese market, while individual targets remained off limits.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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