Barcelona’s director of football, Deco, has been in contact with Fiorentina regarding the potential transfer of Brazilian full-back Dodo, who is also negotiating a new contract with the club. Reports indicate that Deco has communicated with Dodo’s agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, as Barcelona prioritizes addressing their right-back and left-wing positions for the upcoming summer transfer window. Dodo, known for his attacking style, differs from current player Jules Kounde. Fiorentina aims to extend Dodo’s contract, which is set to expire in 2027, by another two years, but negotiations remain ongoing with no agreements finalized yet.
FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Head coach Raffaele Palladino of ACF Fiorentina and Domilson Cordeiro dos Santos, known as Dodo, react during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Lecce at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 28, 2025, in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has allegedly reached out to Fiorentina to explore the possibility of acquiring Brazilian full-back Dodo, who is currently negotiating a new contract with the Viola.
Deco Reportedly in Contact with Fiorentina Regarding Dodo
As mentioned in reports from Corriere dello Sport, cited by Football Espana, Deco has been in direct communication with Dodo’s agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, representing several Brazilian talents such as Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes, and Juventus’s Douglas Luiz, among others.
Per Football Espana, Barcelona is targeting positions in the right-back and left-wing categories as key areas of focus for the forthcoming summer transfer window, contingent on regulations.
Although Hansi Flick has Jules Kounde available, Dodo is perceived as a distinct option due to his primarily offensive nature, often functioning as a right winger or forward while in possession.
On the other hand, Fiorentina is optimistic about securing a new, extended deal for the Brazilian. His existing contract ends in the summer of 2027, and sources from Calciomercato.com indicate that La Viola aims to prolong this by an additional two years.
No definitive agreement exists as of yet, however, negotiations are expected to recommence in the upcoming weeks.