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Deco's Lisbon Trip: Not For Suarez or Pavlidis
21 Aug
Summary
- Deco's visit to Lisbon was not to sign Luis Suarez or Vangelis Pavlidis.
- Barcelona is pursuing other high-level striker targets like Lautaro Martinez.
- The club continues to face difficulties in signing Julian Alvarez.
Speculation arose regarding Barcelona's search for a new center-forward when sporting director Deco was seen traveling to Lisbon. This move intensified rumors linking the club with forwards such as Luis Suarez and Vangelis Pavlidis. However, journalist Jose Alvarez Haya has clarified that Deco's trip had no connection to signing players from the Portuguese league.
According to Haya, both Luis Suarez and Vangelis Pavlidis are definitively not options for Barcelona. The club is actively pursuing other prominent targets for the striker position, with Lautaro Martinez being a key name. Barcelona has also been encountering significant obstacles in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.
The club has been evaluating various options for weeks to strengthen their attacking line. Deco's presence in Lisbon, at a time when the No. 9 role remains unresolved, naturally led to conjecture about potential meetings with agents or representatives. Despite these rumors, the focus remains on higher-tier targets outside of the Portuguese league.
