Fakayejo Paul
BARCELONA, SPAIN – FC Barcelona has officially appointed João Amaral as the club’s new Head of Scouting, with the change taking effect immediately.
The former Rio Ave director arrives at the club with the full backing of Sporting Director Deco, with whom he shares a very close personal and professional relationship.
The appointment of Amaral signals a new direction for Barcelona’s scouting and recruitment strategy.
The strong bond between him and Deco is seen as a key factor, ensuring a unified vision and swift decision-making process in identifying and acquiring talent.
Amaral’s experience in his previous role is expected to be a valuable asset for the Catalan giants as they look to strengthen their squad and build for the future.
This move is particularly significant as Barcelona navigates a challenging financial landscape.
The club’s reliance on a smart and efficient scouting network to unearth value in the transfer market is paramount.
With Amaral now at the helm, the focus will be on a coordinated approach to identifying promising talent, a key pillar of Deco’s long-term sporting project to ensure the club’s competitiveness both domestically and in Europe.