Amaral, formerly the sporting director at Rio Ave, arrives with a strong reputation for talent identification and recruitment strategy. His appointment carries the full backing of Deco, with whom he shares a close and trusted professional relationship a factor that played a key role in securing his arrival.
The move signals Barça’s intent to strengthen their scouting network and sharpen their eye for emerging talent, both domestically and abroad, as the club looks to build for the future.
