Barcelona are blocking the way for their star and revealing their alternative plan

I confirmed Spanish “Mundo Deportivo” newspaper. Barcelona have no intention of letting go of left-back Alejandro Balde, despite growing speculation over his future and interest from a number of European clubs, particularly English Premier League clubs.

Although the player did not get the minutes he was looking forward to last season, with German coach Hansi Flick relying on Joao Cancelo as the main option at left-back most of the time, Baldi still enjoys the trust of the management and technical staff and is considered part of the club’s sporting project for the coming season.

The newspaper clarified that the position of “Barcelona” can change only if the football player expresses his desire to leave or asks permission to leave the club. Only then will the club consider potential offers and start looking for a suitable replacement.

Balde’s contract with Barcelona is extended until the summer of 2028, giving the Catalan club a comfortable margin over his future. The newspaper also noted that the management of “Barcelona” is surprised by the amount of rumors circulating about the possibility of selling him, especially since he was never offered in the transfer market.

With regard to his contract extension, the club is currently in no rush to start negotiations, but plans to reach a new agreement before the end of next season to ensure his continuation in the long term.

At the same time, several clubs continue to closely monitor the player’s situation. Manchester United and Manchester City stand out as the most interested in signing him, with British media citing the possibility of a big financial offer that could prompt Barcelona to reconsider their stance, provided the player is open to the idea of ​​leaving.

Inter Milan are also monitoring developments regarding Balde’s future, waiting for any chance to enter the competition to sign him, while Aston Villa are among the clubs interested in strengthening the left-back position, especially after qualifying for the Champions League.

According to “Mundo Deportivo:Barcelona have an alternative plan in case of Balde’s departure, with Spain’s Marc Cucurella among the most popular options to strengthen the left front.

The newspaper noted that Cucurella welcomes the idea of ​​returning to “Barcelona” and prioritizes it if he decides to leave “Chelsea”. The player also expressed his desire to give his English club a new experience, especially after the team will not participate in Europe next season.

The potential value of the deal is between 40 and 50 million euros, at a time when negotiations over Joao Cancelo’s move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal are still facing some complications, with no final agreement yet to be reached.