Barcelona willing to part ways with homegrown star for €55 million – report | OneFootball

Barcelona may soon face a significant decision regarding Alejandro Balde’s future as recent reports from Fichajes suggest that the Catalan club would consider selling the young left-back if they receive an offer of around €55 million.

Once a cornerstone of Barcelona’s plans, Balde’s form has dipped noticeably, leading to doubts about his long-term role at the club.

Due to a lack of competition, Balde has struggled to live up to expectations this season. His defensive performances, in particular, have been underwhelming, causing Hansi Flick to sideline him in favour of other options.

Despite efforts by the manager to help him regain his confidence and form, the player has yet to show the level of consistency required to cement his place in the starting lineup.

Barcelona ready to sell Balde

The club’s willingness to part with Balde reflects a broader strategy to balance sporting and financial priorities.

Hansi Flick is not entirely convinced with Alejandro Balde. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

While he remains a player with potential, his current struggles on the pitch and the absence of solid transfer interest during Flick’s first season in charge have led Barcelona to rethink his future.

If a suitable offer arrives, with PSG also circling, it could pave the way for a new chapter in Balde’s career while allowing Barça to reinvest in their squad.

Barcelona are looking for replacements

Barcelona already have their sights set on a high-profile replacement. Alphonso Davies, the dynamic Canadian full-back from Bayern Munich, is emerging as the top candidate to strengthen the left-back position.

Davies’ contract with Bayern expires in June 2025, and his reluctance to renew has opened the door for Barcelona to make a move. The club, backed by Joan Laporta and Deco, hopes to beat Real Madrid in the race to secure the defender’s signature.

While several issues, quite particularly financial, continue to hinder Barcelona’s chances, this transfer could prove pivotal for Barcelona.

Not only would it provide a top-tier reinforcement in defence, but it would also allow the club to make a financially strategic move by selling Balde at a premium.