In a recent interview withMundo Deportivo,Barcelonafull-back Alejandro Balde offered an update on his future. Balde said,
“There have been conversations, they are very close but I leave it in the hands of my agent and the club. I hope it will be resolved soon.”
“I am focused on what happens here, on coming back well from my ιɴjυɾу, focused on the tour,”
Balde’s Decent Form At The Nou Camp Last Season
Balde had an impressive season atBarcelonarecently as he produced a string of solid displays on the left side of Xavi’s defence. The 19-year-old participated in 44 matches for the Catalan club in the previous campaign, scoring one goal and securing seven assists across all fronts.
The Spanish talent proved himself to be a capable presence at left-back based on his average of 1.3 tackles, 0.7 key passes and 1.5 dribbles per 90 minutes in La Liga. He was even accurate when distributing possession from the left flank as evidenced by his pass success rate of 91.1% in top-flight football (stats viawhoscored).
His current Ԁєɑł at the Nou Camp will run out next summer. Hence, it makes sense for the Catalan club to tie him down to a new, long-term contract.
ShouldBarcelonaBoss Xavi Retain Balde’s Services?
Balde is a good tackler of the ball and usually works hard to make life difficult for the opposition when defєɴԀing inside his half. He can engineer some decent chances for his teammates in the opponent’s half and is a decent dribbler with the ball as well. The Spanish prospect is primarily a left-back but can also function as a left-sided wide player or as a right-back if asked to do so.
Balde is good enough to be a regular starter forBarcelonaover the next decade. He could prove to be a perfect successor to Jordi Alba atthe Nou Camp. At 19, the future looks quite bright for the Spaniard as long as he continues to improve with each season.
Barcathe Catalan giantschallenge for a lot of major honours in the future.
