Barcelona resolves the controversy...a final decision regarding the future of Alejandro Balde
2026-06-12 11:44
Spanish press reports revealed that the FC Barcelona management does not intend to abandon the services of left-back Alejandro Balde during the current transfer period, despite the news circulating in the past weeks regarding his future and the interest of a number of European clubs in obtaining his signature.According to what the reports stated, the Spanish player did not get the participation he was looking for during last season, in light of the strong competition for the left-back position, as Portuguese Joao Cancelo had greater opportunities in some periods. However, German coach Hansi Flick considers Baldi one of the important elements in his technical project for next season.The sources confirmed that Barcelona does not include the player on the list of those departing, nor has he been offered for sale in any way, especially since his contract extends until the summer of 2028, which gives the club a strong position regarding determining his future.At the same time, several clubs continue to closely monitor the player’s situation, led by Manchester United and Manchester City, along with Inter Milan, which is following Updates on the file in anticipation of the possibility of moving if any changes occur in the position of the player or the club.Despite Barcelona’s commitment to Balde, the administration will not close the door on his departure if the player expresses a clear desire to have a new experience this summer, provided that a financial offer is received that is compatible with the club’s demands and reflects the player’s technical and market value.If Balde decides to leave, Barcelona has identified a number of options to compensate him, and the name of the Spaniard Marc Cucurría stands out as one of the most prominent candidates to return to the ranks. The team, especially in light of its desire to return to the Catalan club, while estimates indicate that the value of the potential deal may range between 40 and 50 million euros.