PSG and Manchester clubs ‘monitoring’ Alejandro Balde as Barcelona minutes collapse | OneFootball

Alejandro Balde’s Barcelona minutes have plummeted under Hansi Flick this season, fuelling talk of a January exit, with PSG and both Manchester clubs monitoring his situation, according to Fichajes.

The 22-year-old has slipped sharply down the pecking order after being viewed as important only months ago. He has logged just 12 minutes, a brief outing against Racing at Camp Nou, and has missed six straight league games plus the Champions League tie with Feyenoord.

He was omitted from the squad for the season opener against Elche, a stark turn for a defender on 169 Barcelona appearances. The downturn is tied to Flick’s tactical choices, with Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo now ahead of him.

Balde is not pushing for a quick exit. He is contracted until June 2028 and wants to stay, fight for his place and win back the manager’s trust.

The board, though, have not ruled out a winter move and are set to assess offers when the window opens. They hope to persuade him that a new challenge could help, yet consider a voluntary departure unlikely for now.

If Barcelona open the door, major clubs are poised to act. For PSG, a mid-season move could be appealing, but whether they step up in January remains unclear. Should his situation fail to improve, Balde’s stance on leaving might shift.

Source: Goal.com

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