Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, has been quick to spotlight the club's burgeoning core, a cohort of La Masia graduates who have helped the team clinch a second consecutive La Liga championship.
The Catalans secured the league with three matches to spare, dispatching Real Madrid earlier this month and riding an 11‑game winning streak that underlined their dominance.
Head coach Hansi Flick has built a squad that can compete without splashing out on four or five marquee signings, a strategy that aligns with the club's financial prudence.
Rashford's Potential Impact
Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, has already left his mark with a spectacular free‑kick that decided the El Clásico encounter, and his eight league goals plus seven assists have amplified calls for a permanent deal.
Deco praised the English forward's responsibility in covering for Raphinha and highlighted his all‑round contributions, noting that a transfer could cost around 35 million euros, a figure that reflects both his performances and the club's willingness to invest in talent.
Looking ahead, the sporting director emphasized that the youngsters are only at the beginning of their journey, expressing confidence that the team can continue to chase further titles while integrating players like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Fermin Lopez into the fold.