Deco reactivates the signing of a new center-back for Barcelona

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Arthur Dias has entered the radar of FC Barcelona's signings to strengthen the defensive axis. The 19-year-old left-footed center-back from Athletico Paranaense was observed last Sunday by João Amaral, Barcelona's scouting head and a trusted figure of Deco, during the match against Bahia.

The tracking comes at a time of growth for the Brazilian defender. Dias reached 50 appearances with the first team of Athletico and has just received his first call-up to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil national team for the friendlies against Australia and India.

Arthur Dias fits the profile sought by FC Barcelona

According to SPORT, FC Barcelona's interest is part of the sports management's plan to control young, left-footed center-backs with the ability to start play from the back. Arthur Dias stands out for his ball distribution, both short and long passes, and for his versatility that allows him to play with both profiles despite his dominant left foot.

His contract with Athletico Paranaense runs until December 2028, a detail that conditions any negotiation. The Brazilian club has shown no immediate need to sell: in the last transfer window, they turned down a €21 million offer from Tottenham for 80% of his economic rights.

Therefore, Barcelona's monitoring is still in the evaluation phase. João Amaral used his time in Brazil to travel to Curitiba and watch Dias firsthand against Bahia, a Brasileirão match that ended in a 2-1 victory for Athletico.

Deco monitors a position with little market supply

The search for left-footed center-backs is one of the lines of work for Deco and his team. The market offers few young alternatives with experience in the top division and the ability to adapt to clean build-up play from the back, leading Barcelona to study profiles still open for development.

Dias meets several of these criteria. At 19 years old, he has already amassed fifty appearances with the first team and has captained Brazil's U-20 team. Ancelotti's call-up to the senior squad adds to his progression and increases the player's international exposure.

Competition is also fierce. Besides Tottenham, other European clubs have been tracking his progress, and English interest has driven the potential transfer value far from the usual assessments for a player of his age. Athletico, holding high positions in Brasileirão, considers the center-back an essential piece of their squad.

The next step depends on market developments

Barcelona has not made an offer or entered formal negotiations for Arthur Dias yet. Currently, the focus remains on intensifying the physical monitoring of a player already listed in the technical secretary's reports.

Deco's decision will hinge on how the defensive planning evolves between the winter transfer window and the upcoming summer. Meanwhile, Arthur Dias will continue under observation, with his contract running until 2028, growing European competition, and the prospect of further establishing himself in Brazil's senior national team.

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