Story byDeco talks Cancelo, Ter Stegen, Joan Garcia, Araujo, Raphinha, Lewandowski, FlickBarca UniversalTue, January 13, 2026 at 8:40 AM UTC·3 min readIn the same interview in which he briefly reacted to Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso, Barcelona sporting director Deco also used the opportunity to outline Barça’s current situation and short-term vision. Speaking to El Larguero, Deco focused on Barcelona’s internal stability, recent decisions, and the figures shaping the squad under Hansi Flick. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUnsurprisingly, a key topic was the future of Flick. Deco was calm and measured, stressing that the coach is settled and enjoying his work in Barcelona.“All I can say is that Hansi is happy and enjoying his work at Barça. At big clubs, it’s difficult to talk about years.