Deco is quietly working on a deal that could revolutionise the team's midfield. According to recent reports, Barça are preparing a change that would include the departure of Frenkie de Jong and the arrival of Fabián Ruiz. This would fill Gavi, a great friend of Ruiz in the Spanish national team, with great excitement.
This move, aimed at improving the Barça squad, would have the approval of Luis Enrique. The current PSG coach and former Barça coach is also looking for a player with De Jong's profile for his team.
Deco and Luis Enrique, for a resounding exchange
Fabián Ruiz has proven his worth in the Spanish national team, excelling at Euro 2024 and continuing with impressive performances in the Nations League. In a recent match against Switzerland, Fabián was the hero for the national team by scoring two goals. However, his situation at PSG is different, as despite his quality, he hasn't managed to secure a permanent place in Luis Enrique's starting XI. Fabián is playing, more than before, but he doesn't have this feeling of being an important player.
Deco has been keeping an eye on the situation, and sees in Fabián Ruiz a great opportunity to strengthen Barça's midfield. The sporting director has been in contact with PSG's management, and everything points to the fact that he could offer Frenkie de Jong as part of an exchange.
De Jong hasn't fully fitted into Hansi Flick's scheme, and his high salary is a factor that the club is looking to alleviate. In addition, the arrival of Fabián would fit in with the vision of maintaining a team with players with a technical profile and great touch. Imagine a team with Pedri, Dani Olmo, Fabián or Marc Casadó.
Gavi, euphoric with the rumor
The added value that Gavi brings to this operation should not be overlooked. The young Barça midfielder is a friend of Fabián, with whom he has shared important moments in the Spanish national team. Gavi has already recommended Deco to bring him to the team.
He believes that his quality would fit perfectly into Barça's style of play. For Gavi, the arrival of Fabián would mean a boost in midfield. And not only that, but also the possibility of continuing to grow alongside a friend and teammate in the dressing room.
However, Real Madrid are also interested in Fabián Ruiz, as Eduardo Inda revealed in El Chiringuito. Despite this, it seems that Barça, with Deco at the helm, have the upper hand in the negotiations. It is not just a rumor, Barça could be close to closing a deal that excites Gavi and a good part of the Barça fans.