Alejandro Balde intends to stay at Barcelona amid transfer speculation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has expressed his intention to remain with the club despite rumors of a potential departure. The 22-year-old left-back, facing increased competition for a starting position following Joao Cancelo's permanent signing, is determined to earn his place under manager Hansi Flick. While Balde's agent recently met with the club to discuss options, he interprets Flick's remarks as motivation rather than a suggestion to leave. Should Barcelona inform him he is not in their plans, he would consider seeking a new opportunity before the transfer window closes on September 2.
- •Balde faces competition after Joao Cancelo's signing.
- •Flick's comments are seen as a challenge by Balde.
- •Balde will consider leaving if told he is not needed.
- •His agent is exploring offers from multiple clubs.
- •Transfer window closes on September 2.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man United-linked Alejandro Balde turned down summer offers to remain at Barcelona
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender frustrated with his situation after rejecting offers to stay
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender still intends to stay despite growing speculation over future
"According to El Pais (h/t SPORT), Alejandro Balde is unhappy with the situation that has developed around him in recent days. The FC Barcelona left-back does not understand why the situation has chang...
"Earlier today, reports emerged suggesting that Alejandro Balde had decided to leave FC Barcelona before the transfer window closes.The 22-year-old left-back faces competition for a starting berth now ...
"Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde is unhappy with how his situation has developed just days before the transfer window closes, according to SPORT.The La Liga champions have made it clear they’re w...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:10 PMMan United-linked Alejandro Balde turned down summer offers to remain at Barcelona
Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde is unhappy with how his situation has developed just days before the transfer window closes, according to SPORT.The La Liga champions have made it clear they’re w...
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:30 PMBarcelona defender frustrated with his situation after rejecting offers to stay
According to El Pais (h/t SPORT), Alejandro Balde is unhappy with the situation that has developed around him in recent days. The FC Barcelona left-back does not understand why the situation has chang...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:40 PMBarcelona defender still intends to stay despite growing speculation over future
Earlier today, reports emerged suggesting that Alejandro Balde had decided to leave FC Barcelona before the transfer window closes.The 22-year-old left-back faces competition for a starting berth now ...
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