"We have made efforts to sign Cancelo because he has shown time and time again that he's a crazy Barca fan. That is a rare feeling nowadays in players, and we are trying to bring it back."
"We have a clear vision regarding Rashford, and we know what needed to be done for him to stay. But the matter is related to Financial Fair Play, priorities, performance, and evaluation with the coach. It's something we haven't done yet because it's not the right time."
Barcelona sporting director Deco explained the club's transfer strategy following their victory over Sevilla. Cancelo impressed in the match, scoring and winning two penalties, prompting Deco to clarify that Barcelona pursued his signing due to his genuine passion for the club—a quality Deco considers rare among modern players. Regarding Marcus Rashford, Deco acknowledged Barcelona has a clear vision for the player and understands what would be needed to retain him. However, he indicated that Financial Fair Play regulations, squad priorities, performance metrics, and coaching evaluation currently prevent any decision. Rashford remained unused against Sevilla but may feature in Wednesday's Champions League match against Newcastle.
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