Benfica want Alejandro Balde, but Barcelona demand astronomical fee | OneFootball

Alejandro Balde is on the way out of Barcelona, and Benfica are said to have inquired about the conditions for a potential signing of the left-back. The Eagles are believed to have made contact to understand the framework of a possible deal, with Benfica’s officials setting their maximum limit at €20 million.

A scenario which, according to the Catalan newspaper Sport, would require some creativity in structuring the deal, namely through splitting the player’s economic rights or including objectives and variables in the agreement.

However, the possibility of Balde heading to the Estádio da Luz is currently being viewed very differently in Lisbon. The deal is considered unfeasible by Benfica’s hierarchy, so it is unlikely that Benfica will move forward with a concrete offer for the defender.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are also said to have lowered their demands regarding the player. If, at the start of the transfer window, the Catalans were aiming to bring in around €40 million, that scenario is no longer seen as a realistic expectation.

Benfica’s board are looking for opportunities that fit the Club’s financial reality, so any move should only happen if a solution emerges that is considered genuinely advantageous for the Eagles. Balde, despite having attracted Benfica’s interest, therefore appears unlikely to wear the red shirt.

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