Left-BackSpain23 years oldPlays for FC Barcelona
Photo: Pedro Semitiel from Cehegín, España, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Alejandro Balde Martínez, born on 18 October 2003, is a Spanish left-back for FC Barcelona. He is left-footed, 177 cm tall. The 2026-27 campaign has begun with no minutes for him. Hansi Flick has cited competition for places and a need for full commitment after summer transfer speculation.
Coverage has long framed him as one of the club's premier young talents. Flick has publicly called him a player of immense quality while insisting every player must be completely committed. Recent reporting links injuries and inconsistent form to reduced trust on the left flank. The emergence of Xavi Espart, plus João Cancelo and Gerard Martín, has compressed his pathway.
He moved to the U16 in January 2018 and to the U19 in January 2019. This season he is yet to play a minute, omitted from the matchday squad for the LaLiga opener against Elche. Flick said the defender was not fully focused amid transfer speculation and told him to clear his mind. According to Fabrizio Romano, he later informed the club of his intention to remain and compete for minutes.
The contract runs to 30 June 2028. Summer 2026 brought Manchester United interest, primarily for a loan, while the club insisted on a permanent sale if he left. Talks stalled. Reports also mentioned Aston Villa and Benfica interest after he reportedly wanted to leave, before the decision to stay was communicated.
Juventus are reportedly targeting a January move for Alejandro Balde, with Diario SPORT reporting on 26 September that the Italian side seeks a left-back specialist and has already probed the possibility of a loan. His…
Fulham are considering a loan move for Spanish left-back Alejandro Balde during the January window. The player's contract at FC Barcelona runs until 2028.
Sunderland are being linked with a January loan for Alejandro Balde from FC Barcelona, with reports describing interest tested by his representatives ahead of the winter window. His listed contract runs to June 2028.
Everton are linked with a January loan for Alejandro Balde from FC Barcelona. Reports describe Premier League interest in a short-term move for the left-back rather than a permanent sale.