Gonçalo Inácios Barcelona’s sporting director Deco reportedly met with the agent of Gonçalo Inácio, the standout centre-back from Sporting CP, as the club looks to strengthen its defensive options for the 2026 window. Deco is said to view the Portugal international as a top candidate to replace outgoing defenders like Inigo Martínez and Andreas Christensen, with Inácio’s left-footed profile strategically aligned with Barça’s current tactical needs Barca UniversalTransfer Feed.
Despite tracking multiple central defenders, Inácio appears to be Deco’s priority among five names reportedly under consideration. Barca’s defensive issues—exposed by inconsistent performances from Pau Cubarsí and Ronald Araújo—have prompted urgency in securing a technically proficient left-sided centre-back Barca Universal+1.
While talks are still informal, Barça insiders indicate that Deco’s meeting marks the first concrete step towards pursuing Inácio in the upcoming transfer cycle Barca UniversalTransfer Feed.
