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FC Barcelona will authorize the departure of Alejandro Balde in the winter market for a figure close to €40 million. A necessary move to invest in new signings.
The Catalan club's decision is due to the loss of prominence of the Spanish international in Hansi Flick's tactics, who has relegated the wing-back to a secondary role to prioritize Xavi Espart and João Cancelo in that position.

The reduced minutes of Alejandro Balde with Flick
The 22-year-old academy player has been relegated to the third left wing-back position in the rotations of FC Barcelona's first team during the start of the 2026-2027 season. Despite having a contract until June 30, 2028, and a €1 billion buyout clause, the lack of playing time in official competitions has led the club to set his direct transfer value at €40 million.
Although Sporting Director Deco stated on RAC1 that the defender is part of the squad, Flick's decision to reduce his playing time encourages seeking a new destination in the January window.
Interest from the Premier League and Serie A in Alejandro Balde
The player's agent, Jorge Mendes, is working to explore alternatives in the European market to ensure the player's continuity. In the Premier League, Liverpool, managed by Andoni Iraola, is monitoring the wing-back's situation to strengthen their left flank, leveraging the good institutional relations established after Ronald Araujo's recent loan to Anfield Road.
Additionally, Manchester United and Inter Milan are keeping tabs on the defender following preliminary inquiries during the summer window. The speed and projection capabilities of the wing-back fit the profile sought by all three suitors.
Alejandro Balde's representation will assess opportunities for playing minutes in FC Barcelona's official matches over the next three months. If his secondary status in the team is not reversed, Jorge Mendes will present the first formal offer of €40 million to FC Barcelona's board in the first weeks of December 2026.
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