""I am happy about the situation with Deco," Flick said in a news conference ahead of Saturday's LaLiga fixture against Mallorca. "We have the confidence with each other, we trust and believe in each other. We are looking for the same players, the same philosophy. He lets us work. This is the important thing. We have the calm in what we have to do, what is necessary to do. I never had this before. I appreciate this a lot.""
"Barça announced in January that the election for members to choose a new club president will be held on March 15. In addition to Laporta, who will stand again, Font, Marc Ciria, Xavier Vilajoana and Joan Camprubí have all announced their intention to run for the presidency. The time between now and going to the polls will be filled with the candidates revealing their plans for the club, which could include claims about signings, changes within the hierarchy or plans to bring Lionel Messi back in some capacity."
"Deco has been Barça's sporting director for over two years now, having previously been an agent, and helped build the squad which won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa last season."
Hansi Flick publicly backed Deco to remain Barcelona's sporting director ahead of the club presidential election set for March 15. Flick said he and Deco share confidence, trust, the same player targets and footballing philosophy, and praised Deco for enabling the coaching staff to work calmly. Victor Font has stated he would replace Deco if elected, but did not name a successor because that person is currently "under contract" with another club. Deco has been sporting director for over two years, previously worked as an agent, and helped assemble last season's title-winning squad.
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