Deco is clear: his choice to reinforce the right flank of Barça

Vanderson leads the 'casting' of right-backs by the sports management of FC Barcelona. The blue and scarlet entity wants to strengthen a position where Jules Koundé has played practically all season, and the Brazilian appears as Deco's preferred option, who believes that his profile is ideal for the team as he is an offensive player, with a skilled foot, competitive, and with great explosiveness.

The club already explored his signing in January 2022, when the Portuguese executive, who at that time acted as an external sports advisor to Joan Laporta, alerted them about this full-back who had stood out at Gremio. Ultimately, it was Monaco who won the race, and it is in the Principality where the player began his adaptation process to European football, which led him to be a starter with Brazil last Thursday in the victory against Colombia (2-1), where he was responsible for 'neutralizing' Luis Díaz.

Meanwhile, Deco has never lost sight of Vanderson and believes that next summer is the ideal time to activate his signing. The Monegasque team, for its part, is aware of Barça's interest, which is also informed of everything happening around the South American, who has offers from the Premier League and from a major European club, according to 'SPORT'.

Vanderson wants to join Hansi Flick's project

The 23-year-old right-back, on the other hand, would welcome his arrival in the Catalan city and is willing to do whatever it takes to make the operation successful, although, for now, his focus is on finishing the season as well as possible with Monaco, a goal that would allow him to remain in the 'verdeamarela' and maintain his candidacy to wear the blaugrana.

The Catalans, for their part, believe that the player has everything to become a reference footballer in his position in the next five years, and if their finances allow, they would be willing to make a financial effort to get closer to the 25 million euros that the French are asking for his transfer. In fact, some see him with a football profile similar to that of Dani Alves, which is why his name will continue to hover over Spotify Camp Nou in the coming weeks.

Factors driving Vanderson's signing

1. Need for depth in the right flank: Jules Koundé has adapted to this position, but Barça is looking for a reliable substitute to relieve him of his role as a full-back. Vanderson would provide direct competition and allow the Frenchman to focus on his natural position as a center-back.
2. Alignment with Hansi Flick's project: His offensive style and ability to play as an interior/winger would fit into the tactical scheme of the German coach.
3. Versatility: He could strengthen the right flank in attack, complementing players like Raphinha.
4. Player's willingness: Vanderson is willing to "do whatever it takes" to join Barça, motivated by his international ambition with Brazil and the prestige of the club.