Deco in the foreground with a smile next to the Bayern Munich shield

Bayern's €52M change everything: Deco gets ready for the worst

The sporting director needs to step up if he doesn't want to lose his favorite ally; there is already an offer

Deco has become the center of attention after Barça's moves in the transfer market. Those in the Catalan capital are considering all possible options, and there's one that seems to stand out above the rest. In fact, they're facing competition from Bayern Munich for this reason.

Barça is recovering satisfactorily from their financial problems, and everything indicates they'll be at 1:1. The Catalans made the right choice by signing Hansi Flick, and results have come very quickly. Now, a footballer who would benefit the club is in Bayern Munich's sights, and they've already made an offer.

Three men smile while holding a soccer jersey with the name
Luis Díaz, Deco and Hansi Flick at the coach's presentation | Europa Press

Deco and the new Barça

Deco has been heavily criticized in recent years due to his few moves during transfer windows. Over time, it became clear that he was limited to doing what the finances allowed him to do. Fortunately for the Culers, last season, together with Laporta, he decided to bet on Hansi Flick, who was determined to sign for Barça no matter what.

Flick has done a great job since he arrived at Barça and has completely changed every member of the squad; there's no comparison. This has taken the Catalans back to the top of world soccer once again, and the 25-26 season is expected to be even better. Deco and the board want to strengthen the team as much as possible.

To achieve this, Deco has been insisting for a long time on signing Liverpool's star, Luis Díaz. The Colombian has performed at a high level for years, which has made many top clubs want to secure him. Recently, Bayern Munich made an offer that Liverpool rejected, but the Germans have already gained an advantage over Deco.

Luis Díaz with the Liverpool shirt and one arm raised
Luis Díaz in the middle of a match | Europa Press

The offer for Luis Díaz

Luis Díaz's priority is to play for Barça, but the Culers' finances could complicate the operation. For now, according to the president of LaLiga, the Culers have problems with player registrations. For this reason, the Colombian might prefer Bayern Munich, who have already made an offer and are going to make another one soon.

The German club's offer was €52 million, but Liverpool rejected it immediately. The English will ask for around €70 million, so Barça will have to tighten their belt if they want him.