Benfica rules out Alejandro Balde transfer due to valuation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Benfica has decided not to pursue the transfer of Alejandro Balde from Barcelona, citing the high valuation set by the Catalan club. Barcelona values the defender at €40 million, while Benfica is only willing to offer around €20 million. Aston Villa remains a potential suitor, but Balde has expressed a desire to stay at Barcelona despite reduced playing time. The situation leaves open the possibility of other interested clubs emerging as the transfer window approaches its close.
- •Barcelona values Alejandro Balde at €40 million.
- •Benfica plans to spend only €20 million on a transfer.
- •Aston Villa is still interested in signing Balde.
- •Balde prefers to remain at Barcelona despite limited opportunities.
- •Transfer window closing may prompt new interest in Balde.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Portuguese club rule out move for Barcelona star due to high valuation
"The future of Alejandro Balde at Barcelona looks bleak, with the defender being linked with a move away from Camp Nou in recent weeks.Those rumours have intensified in the last few days, with Aston Vi...
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