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Barcelona full-back Alejandro Balde's agent Jorge Mendes has commented on the 21-year-old's future at Camp Nou. The La Roja left-back graduated from the club's academy, breaking into the first team back in 2021. He has since become an integral part of the squad under former manager Xavi Hernandez and new manager Hansi Flick.
This season, he has remained important, playing over 1500 minutes in all competitions, with 22 appearances and four assists. There were reports in the summer of 2024 that the Blaugrana were prepared to let him leave, with Chelsea and Manchester United being alerted (via Football Transfers). While he stayed at Camp Nou, the rumors have persisted.
His agent Jorge Mendes has now opened up about the situation, admitting that offers had come in from other European giants, but Barcelona rejected them. The superagent said to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo (via Fabrizio Romano on X):
