It has been reported that Deco, the director of football at Barcelona, has contacted Fiorentina regarding the availability of Brazilian full-back Dodo, who is still negotiating a new and better deal with the Viola.
According to reports from Football Espana via Corriere dello Sport, Deco has been under a direct contract with Dodo’s agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, who represents a number of Brazilian players, including Douglas Luiz of Juventus, Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle, and Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal.
Barcelona is considering the left-wing and right-back positions as top priorities for the next summer transfer window, provided that restrictions permit it, according to Football Espana. Jules Kounde is already available to Hansi Flick, but Dodo is viewed as having a completely different profile as a full-back with an attacking bent who frequently plays as a forward or right winger while in possession.
Deco negotiates surprise transfer ahead with Barcelona
The Catalan club is hopeful of completing a deal for Dodô for a price near €15 million, as they are constantly aware of financial fair play requirements and the urgent need to traverse its complex economic terrain. Assuming that substantial sales are made in the upcoming weeks, this amount is considered manageable. The ability of Fiorentina to negotiate or complete a contract extension for Dodô before Barcelona reaffirms its interest will be a crucial consideration.
Depending on player departures, Barcelona knows that obtaining a right-back, winger, and midfielder is a top priority for the next transfer window. Dodô has been a target for Barcelona scouts for months, and his name has risen in importance due to Deco’s knowledge of the Brazilian market.
Barcelona and Fiorentina are expected to examine the conditions in official negotiations in the following days. If the Catalan team is able to effectively manage its resources and pull the renowned “sporting levers,” Dodô might be among the first players signed by Flick’s new Barcelona. Deco takes the lead once more in an effort to maintain its competitive edge.
