Deco Anderson makes issues clear.


Barcelona star, Deco has responded to various news about his potential exit, his stay in Camp Nou, the trip he made to Brazil and what has been going on about his future after speaking with FC Barcelona on arrival. The Portuguese star, who has been associated with potential moves to Italy or to England, is weighing the circumstances surrounding his presence in Barca this season, while making clarifications about recent interviews he granted that seemed to suggest a move to England was in the process this season:

I merely expressed myself. I thought that Mourinho was a good coach, like Rijkaard and other coaches I have played under, but it was not an indication that I was going there. I have always talked to Barça and, from their side, they have repeatedly said that they do not want to sell me and that count on me. That’s final.

Speaking on his form and weather the absence from Camp would affect him, with suggestions he might have over-stayed in Brazil, Deco did not agree, saying:

I was training while in Brazil. I followed a training plan in Brazil and have managed to train hard to keep in shape. There will always be criticism, and if I hadn’t gone they’d have criticised me for not being a good father.

On the chances of the four players namely Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Lionel messi and Samuel Eto’o all playing together, Deco replied:

This is possible beause they are all great players. But it is the coach who decides.

Asked about his chances of playing regularly for the Blaugrana, Deco replies candidly:

There are a lot of players, but there are also a lot of games and the most important thing is to be ready to help when needed. It will be more difficult but it is the boss who has to find the best team. I will hope to earn a place with good football.