Barcelona clarifies rumors regarding Deco's resignation

Sport has reported that Deco is disappointed with the current financial situation of the club and is reportedly contemplating stepping down from his position.

But Barcelona have today rejected the claims.

"FC Barcelona categorically denies the news that appeared on September 1st in the digital version of 'Diario Sport', which calls into question the retention of our sporting director," the club announced.

"In response to the news titled 'Deco, disappointed, considers his future', FC Barcelona says it could not be more satisfied with the job done by Deco and dismisses this attack by 'Diario Sport' on the sporting director just after the transfer window closed."