Brian Farinas has emerged as one of the surprise names of Barcelona's pre-season, with the midfielder doing enough to convince Hansi Flick to put any decision over his future on hold. According to SPORT, Barcelona sporting director Deco recently met with the player's representatives, where all parties agreed that Farinas would complete the club's entire pre-season programme before a final decision is made. Barcelona pause Girona transferBefore pre-season began, Barcelona were close to reaching an agreement that would have seen Farinas join Girona in a deal worth around €1.5 million. Barcelona to decide Farinas' future after pre-seasonThe agreement between Deco and the player's camp is straightforward. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementFarinas will remain with the first-team group throughout pre-season before Barcelona decide whether he has earned a permanent place under Flick or whether a transfer represents the best sporting solution.