"This is not a friends' club." Deco doesn't want Williams to be just Yamal's buddy at Barcelona

Barcelona is getting increasingly linked to the signing of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, and in this transfer saga, the role of current "Blaugrana" star Lamine Yamal is being highlighted more and more. However, the Catalan club's sporting director, Deco, has issued a warning to his potential newcomer.

Details: Deco made it clear that players shouldn't come to Barcelona just because their friend is on the squad, but because they truly believe in the project and are ready to give their all for it.

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Quote: "First and foremost, a player has to believe in the project. Williams and other players are showing their desire to join. If everything works out, we'll try to make the transfer happen. To sign a player, you have to go through the right steps. In this case, it's very clear—he has a release clause.

Then we'll see how to align the player's wishes with the club's. It's great that Yamal is friends with Nico, but this is not a club for friends. We're here to work and to win. We were already keeping an eye on Nico last summer—his name has always been on our radar. And if they get along well, even better," Deco said in an interview with La Vanguardia.