Flick points out the player who must leave Barcelona in January

Alejandro Balde, a 23-year-old left back from FC Barcelona, is contemplating leaving the Blaugrana team in the January 2027 market due to his lack of prominence under Hansi Flick. The player has barely played 124 minutes in five matches this season, and his departure could facilitate a deal worth around 40 million euros, the amount at which the club has valued him.

The situation for the academy player has worsened in recent weeks, to the point of being left out even when injuries have reduced defensive options for the German coach. His absence in the last match against Atlético de Madrid has once again raised questions about his future.

😅 "Brother, I can't stand him..." Balde had a blast at the Metropolitano. #ElDíaDespués https://t.co/7puUXDojyK

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Alejandro Balde, without opportunities despite Barcelona's injuries

What happened last Sunday at the Metropolitano reflects the moment Alejandro Balde is going through. The FC Barcelona faced the match without Jules Koundé or Xavi Espart, while Andreas Christensen and Eric García had just recovered from their respective injuries.

Despite these absences, Hansi Flick preferred to place Brian Fariñas as the right back and João Cancelo on the left. This decision left Balde again on the bench, although there was still one move that would further illustrate his loss of prominence.The Roma is preparing an offer for Alejandro Balde.

During halftime, Flick substituted Fariñas and decided to use Frenkie de Jong as the right back. The coach chose to reposition the Dutch midfielder rather than bring in Balde and shift Cancelo to the opposite flank.

This was not an isolated situation. Against Alavés, the fullback came on in the 62nd minute, while in the match against Aston Villa in the Champions League, he only played the last 8 minutes of the game.

Hansi Flick has barely used Balde this season

The statistics reflect the player's difficulties in reclaiming his position. After five official appearances, he has accumulated 124 minutes, with no goals or assists and without having been part of the starting eleven at any time.

Of that total, 60 minutes were from the Clásico against Real Madrid, when an injury to Xavi Espart forced Flick to introduce him during the first half. In LaLiga, he has three appearances, while the other two correspond to the Champions League.

The German coach recently acknowledged that he had spoken with Balde to try to regain his confidence. He also highlighted his attitude during training, but explained that Cancelo's performance was affecting his decisions.

The scenario contrasts with last summer, when the academy player decided to stay in Barcelona despite knowing he would have to compete to reclaim his starting position. Several months later, he is still struggling to find continuity.

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FC Barcelona could earn 40 million from his departure

Alejandro Balde has a contract until June 2028 and his market value is around 40 million euros. A sale would allow Barcelona to have resources to reinforce other positions during the next transfer window.

The fullback has suitors in Europe. Manchester United, Manchester City, and Roma have been linked to his situation, although for now, there is no confirmed formal proposal that guarantees his departure.

The next step will depend on the offers that arrive in the coming weeks. If Balde maintains his limited participation, FC Barcelona will have to decide whether to negotiate his transfer in January 2027 or try to recapture the player for the second half of the season.

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