Alejandro Balde ‘to stay’ at Barcelona amid Benfica interest | OneFootball

Alejandro Balde intends to remain at Barcelona, according to Fabrizio Romano, and fight for a place, despite links to Benfica.

Marco Silva’s squad is taking shape, after signing Alessandro Circati and with João Palhinha close to being finalised. The club had kept open the option of recruiting a left-back, with Balde among the names linked.

Sport reports that Benfica sounded out conditions for a possible deal and set 20 million euros as a ceiling. Any proposal would need creativity in split rights or performance-related variables.

Sport also claims Barcelona have reduced their demands. An early market target of 40 million euros is no longer viewed as realistic.

Benfica are seeking opportunities that fit the club’s finances, so a move would only happen if truly advantageous. With Balde keen to stay put, a transfer now appears unlikely.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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