Sporting director Deco is actively scouting young talents, with Karl Etta Eyong and Gilberto Mora both being closely tracked. Deco also plans to meet with Hansi Flick to finalize plans for January signings as the squad rebuild continues. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski is now closer to leaving Barcelona than staying, following a key club decision not to renew his contract beyond this summer, signaling the end of his prolific spell at Camp Nou. There’s also a wave of updates on player injuries—Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, and Joan García are all recovering at different stages, with Flick adjusting his lineup accordingly. Off the pitch, president Joan Laporta has officially restored Barcelona’s relationships with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and UEFA, leading to the club’s re-entry into the European Club Association (ECA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices