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Alejandro Balde, 22-year-old left-back from Barcelona, faces decisive weeks for his future after having played only 12 minutes this season. According to information published by Sport, the transfer market of Juventus has already explored a loan for January, while Barcelona keeps open the possibility of seeking an exit if the situation does not change.

Alejandro Balde loses space with Hansi Flick

Balde decided to stay at Barcelona during the final stretch of the summer transfer market despite having options to leave. His contract is valid until June 2028 and includes a release clause of 1 billion euros, as reported by the club and specialized media.

The current issue is sports-related. In the early matches of the season, Hansi Flick has opted for João Cancelo and Xavi Espart ahead of Balde on the left flank. The young player has only played 12 minutes, without goals or assists, in eight counted matchdays.

This situation is not new. On September 1st, while the market was still open, Manchester United tried to convince the full-back to leave Barça. The Catalan club preferred a transfer at that time, while the English side proposed a loan, but Balde turned down the opportunity to leave.

Competition has also increased within the squad. Espart holds a first-team spot with the number 12 and has become an alternative used by Flick on the left side, while Cancelo is listed as a first-team defender with the number 2.

💼 Movement for Balde's exit from Barça in January

👉 Juventus joins Liverpool and Manchester United in the interest and could seriously consider a loan with option to buy

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— Diario SPORT (@sport) September 26, 2026

Juventus seeks an alternative for the left-back position

Juventus emerges now as a different option from the Premier League. The Italian club needs to reinforce that position following Andrea Cambiaso's ankle injury and Juan Cabal's left thigh muscle injury on September 3rd.

According to Sport's information, Juventus has also inquired about Rayan Aït-Nouri from Manchester City and Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace. Balde joins this list as an option that would allow for a temporary operation in January.

Barcelona could consider a loan to give Balde playing time during the second half of the season and evaluate his situation in summer 2027. This strategy would also delay a definitive decision about a player whose contract ends in 2028.

The interest from the English market has been evident, with Manchester United and Liverpool associated with the player in recent weeks, although Balde has shown reluctance to move to the Premier League. Juventus now presents an alternative outside of England.

The upcoming competitive stretch will be crucial: if Alejandro Balde continues without playing time after the international break, Juventus's proposal could gain traction for the January market. Barça will then have to choose between maintaining internal competition or negotiating a loan for the full-back to play consistently.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Vía de salida para Balde