Barcelona sporting director Deco spoke briefly about Joao Cancelo and Marcus Rashford after Sunday’s win over Sevilla in La Liga at Camp Nou.
Cancelo impressed in the game as he won two penalties and scored, and Deco spoke about why the club were so determind to sign him in the winter.
“We have made efforts to sign Cancelo because he has shown time and time again that he’s a crazy Barca fan,” he told reporters. “That is a rare feeling nowadays in players, and we are trying to bring it back.”
Deco also
spoke about Marcus Rashford’s future at the club. There’s been speculation already that Barca have agreed to activate his purchase option, but Deco says nothing has been finalised.
“We have a clear vision regarding Rashford, and we know what needed to be done for him to stay. But the matter is related to Financial Fair Play, priorities, performance, and evaluation with the coach,” he said.
“It’s something we haven’t done yet because it’s not the right time.”
Rashford didn’t feature against Sevilla but will be hoping for some game time on Wednesday against Newcastle in the Champions League.
