FC Barcelona Sets Sights on Benfica's New Jewel

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In the electric atmosphere surrounding a Champions League match in Barcelona, Gonçalo Oliveira entered the conversations. This morning, sources from SPORT confirm that Deco, director of football for FC Barcelona, met with Portuguese agents Carlos Gonçalves and Antonio Casanova from the Pro Eleven agency to exchange views on the young center-back from Benfica.

The context of the meeting: Champions League and boardrooms

When Barcelona plays at home in European competition, the club's boardrooms come to life. Sporting directors, intermediaries, and agents take the opportunity to meet in person and explore opportunities. It was within this context that the meeting between Deco and the Portuguese agents took place, characterized by informality and protocol, yet with a specific goal in mind: to discuss a player.

The name that emerged was Gonçalo Oliveira, a left-footed center-back currently playing for Benfica's youth team but integrated into the first team setup. In Portugal, he is seen as one of the most promising talents in the academy. Mourinho, Benfica's coach, once privately stated, "he is my weakness," which adds weight to Barcelona's interest.

Why has Barça set its sights on Oliveira?

FC Barcelona is not in dire need to reinforce the central defense, but their usual approach is to anticipate major market movements. Mentioning Oliveira in their plans does not imply an immediate signing, but it does indicate a serious evaluation process.

Oliveira, under contract until 2029, possesses attributes that align with Barça's philosophy: left-footed, tall, with good positional play and clean distribution. Furthermore, his progression at Benfica has garnered praise from the club's coaching staff. He is a player who can thrive in a competitive environment and take on responsibilities in future campaigns.

Deco made it clear that the meeting was brief and not pivotal for immediate negotiations. The club opts for a thorough study of the player profiles, comparisons, and internal assessments before taking action. There is no rush as they do not consider the defense a pressing priority, and any move must be supported by scouting and technical direction work.

A scenario of caution and ambition

Although Gonçalo Oliveira's name circulates around the Camp Nou corridors, Barcelona remains committed to a patient approach: scouting talents and acting when the conditions are optimal. There is currently no open negotiation table with Benfica or an official offer on the table. Oliveira's name was discussed and evaluated, but he remains under observation, not a finalized signing.

The Catalan club's strategy revolves around being proactive against European giants: scouting young players with potential and moving ahead of time. In this equation, Benfica and its academy are a natural focus for Barcelona, which seeks emerging talent.

With the Champions League match as the perfect excuse, the boardrooms were buzzing, with Gonçalo Oliveira capturing attention for a few hours. Whether or not he becomes a Barcelona player, this Benfica center-back has already firmly placed himself on the Blaugrana agenda.

As the day winds down, the interest has been noted in the schedules, yet the name of Gonçalo Oliveira remains, for now, a pending project.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El FC Barcelona se fija en la nueva joya del Benfica