H. Flick: 'A. Balde has to compete like other Barcelona players'

2026-08-23 16:39 © Reuters

"Barcelona" club head coach Hansi Flick commented on rumors regarding the future of defender Alejandro Balde in this team ahead of the new season:

"A. Balde is a player with immense quality.

It is important to know whether he is ready to compete for his position. That is exactly what I want to see from all "Barca" team players."

"I need every footballer to be fully committed and one hundred percent prepared."

22-year-old Alejandro Balde has been playing for "Barcelona" since 2021 and has scored three goals in 168 matches.

In the last season, the Spaniard played 42 matches.

A. Balde is being pursued by "Manchester United."