Highly rated Barcelona starlet set for contract extension and Celtic loan | OneFootball

Barcelona are preparing to let Alex Valle leave for Celtic on loan in the coming days.

La Blaugrana are determined to keep hold of the highly-rated left back and they are close to agreeing a contract renewal.

His current deal expires in 2025, but Barcelona want to increase their bond 2026, as part of a long term plan to bring him into their first team plans.

As per the latest from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the club will sign off on his new deal, before sanctioning a season-long loan to Scottish giants Celtic.

Celtic are looking to bolster their squad for a UEFA Champions League campaign starting next month and a spell in Scotland will help his development.

Barcelona will keep a close eye on Valle’s time in Glasgow with the chance to test himself in Europe a crucial pull factor in selecting a move to Brendan Rodgers’ defending Scottish champions for the 2024/25 season.