Barcelona homegrown defender shuts the doors on Premier League interest | OneFootball

In recent days, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the future of FC Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde.

Reports have claimed that the Blaugrana are open to selling the La Masia graduate in the summer if significant offers come along.

And, Balde is attracting strong interest from the Premier League, with teams like Aston Villa, Manchester United, Manchester City, and even Liverpool keeping tabs on the 22-year-old.

Balde does not want to leave

However, according to MARCA, Balde has no intention of leaving Barcelona next summer despite the interest he is garnering.

The Spaniard has long been a highly sought-after full-back monitored by various European clubs that have shown interest in signing him.

That interest has not diminished, as several Premier League clubs have made enquiries this year, assessing the possibility of securing his transfer in the summer. However, the chances of the Barcelona defender leaving the club are minimal.

Not looking for an exit. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Balde has already spoken with his representative, Jorge Mendes, and made it clear that he has no intention of moving in the next transfer window.

Neither Balde nor Barcelona are considering a departure. The only scenario that could change this would be the arrival of a significant offer combined with the player requesting a move.

However, that situation is not expected to arise, as the defender has clearly stated that he does not intend to leave Barça. He feels comfortable in the city and believes he can contribute significantly to the team in the future.

Fully focused on recovery

At present, Balde is fully focused on recovering and being available for Hansi Flick over the next two months, when all major titles will be decided.

He has made substantial progress in his recovery from the hamstring injury that has kept him out of action since the beginning of the month. The plan is for him to be available for selection after the international break.