Barcelona's sporting director Deco, in an interview with SPORT, revealed the details of what the club this summer was hoping to do with the transfer of retired player Bernardo Silvi, when the Grave himself plans to join the Catalans.

" It befits me, he is one of the best in the world in his position. We wanted to come to Barca, but nothing happened, because we have our own parameters. This was the nutrition of finances and gaming hours. “We want to lose, but I give precedence to the powerful Graves,” said the Portuguese functionary.

Negotiations between Deco and the driver's agent Georges Mendes lasted throughout this summer and at one point seemed close to completion, despite competition from Juventus and Atletico Madrid. Silva, who lost his free agent after completing his contract with Manchester City, ended up moving to Real Madrid - Barcelona's principle rival.

Behind Deco’s words, it’s hard to see as a setback for the Catalans:

the club has clearly decided not to change the priority of the transfer strategy for the sake of the 31-river gravel, instead focusing on the government’s acquisitions and.

Commenting on the strength of his principled rival, Deco added that he respects the savvy nature of the “tops”, saying: “They have miracles, a miracle coach - my mentor from Porto. I wish them success, just don’t be against us. If they manage to pick a team, the season will be important. Ale mi zoseredimosya na vlasnіy grі"