‘Not an untouchable’ – Alejandro Balde tipped to leave Barcelona if a good offer arrives

Barcelona’s summer strategy is beginning to crystallise, and one of the most eye-catching developments involves home-grown left-back Alejandro Balde. According to Radio Marca contributor Matteo Moretto, the 20-year-old is no longer considered off-limits in the club’s transfer discussions. “Deco has his ideas, and among them are doubts about Alejandro Balde’s future,” Moretto explained. “Barça would listen to offers; Balde is not an untouchable player.”

The comparison drawn by Moretto is stark: “It’s like Camavinga at Real Madrid: Alejandro Balde could leave if a good offer comes in.” The reporter also revealed that Paris Saint-Germain made preliminary enquiries about the defender “a couple of years ago,” hinting that interest from elite European sides is not new.

Balde has featured regularly at left-back this season but has been sidelined since late January with a hamstring problem and is not expected to return until after the March international break. In his absence, Joao Cancelo—on loan from Manchester City—has slotted into the role, while 20-year-old academy product Gerard Martin is viewed primarily as a central-defensive partner for Pau Cubarsi under head coach Hansi Flick.

With Cancelo’s long-term future still undecided and Martin’s positional versatility giving the staff tactical flexibility, Barcelona’s hierarchy appear open to cashing in on Balde should an attractive bid materialise. The potential sale would provide fresh funds for a squad overhaul that may also target attacking reinforcements; the club continue to admire Atlético Madrid’s Julian Álvarez, though the capital club are reportedly unwilling to negotiate with their Catalan rivals.

As the rumour mill churns, Balde’s status has shifted from budding cornerstone to possible departure, underscoring the ruthless economics now guiding operations at Camp Nou.