Deco goes 'crazy' for Atlético Madrid's new jewel

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Marc Pubill has become one of the great revelations of the season in LaLiga, but his name never disappeared from FC Barcelona's notebook. Deco wanted him last summer, and even though the deal fell through, the interest remains alive.

The full-back and center-back from Atlético de Madrid has multiplied his value since landing at the Metropolitano by 16 million euros. His performance has been immediate and sustained. In the Barça club, they are aware that they missed out on a market opportunity. Now they watch his growth with attention and some resignation.

Marc Pubill, the signing that slipped away from FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona came very close to signing Marc Pubill in August 2024. The player had the total approval to sign, and the sports management had designed a viable formula.

The idea involved a paid loan with an almost obligatory purchase option. However, the salary cap blocked any definitive move. The Andalusian team, aware of the defender's potential, decided to wait. Time proved them right from an economic perspective.

A year later, Atlético de Madrid paid 16 million and incorporated him as a structural piece of the project.

Atlético de Madrid and the bet that is already paying off

Diego Simeone found in Marc Pubill a versatile and competitive profile. He has played as a right-back and also as a central defender, responding effectively in both positions. Atlético de Madrid needed energy, endurance, and defensive strength, and Pubill offered all that from the outset.

His physical power and ability to join the attack have made him a constant asset on the wing. Moreover, his adaptation to the red and white system was immediate. In a few months, he has established himself as one of the defenders with the greatest potential in LaLiga.

LaLiga confirms his growth

The Spanish competition has been the ideal stage for Marc Pubill. Regularity and the level of demand have driven his competitive maturity. In Atlético de Madrid, he has gained hierarchy, minutes, and confidence. Continuity has allowed him to refine tactical concepts.

His performance in high-tension matches, especially in domestic competitions, has strengthened his reputation. For FC Barcelona, observing his development is unavoidably uncomfortable.

Deco still keeps him in mind

In the Barça sports management, Deco continues to consider Marc Pubill a strategic medium-term option. His youth and versatility fit the roadmap. When they went for him, FC Barcelona was looking for a right-back with potential. That structural need has not completely disappeared.

Moreover, the experience with other young full-backs demonstrates that being ahead in the current market is crucial. Although he now belongs to Atlético de Madrid, his name remains highlighted in red in Barça's planning.

A future that crosses paths again

The crossing in the Cup adds a symbolic component. Marc Pubill will be one of the key pieces for Atlético de Madrid to face Flick's Barça. Football has a short memory, but the boardrooms do not forget. In FC Barcelona, they know they let go of a shining talent.

The current economic context complicates any immediate moves. However, the monitoring continues. If his progression maintains this upward trend, the market will once again place Marc Pubill on FC Barcelona's radar, although now the price will be very different.

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