Barcelona’s financial situation is gradually improving, but the club is still not in a position to make signings as they once did.
As a result, the academy has become a primary resource for Hansi Flick and his team, with La Masia graduates consistently stepping up. Equally significant are the players out on loan, as they provide valuable options when transfer windows open. A solid development trajectory could even lead to a spot in the first team.
Focus on Left-back
According to a recent update from SPORT, Barcelona is closely monitoring their left-back position, where only Alejandro Balde has firmly established himself.
At present, Gerard Martin is the most promising backup option, and the young player has shown promise in his limited appearances.
However, the club continues to explore other options, including 20-year-old Alex Valle. After leaving Barcelona on loan this summer, Valle is currently playing for Celtic in the Scottish league. He has already contributed two assists in four league starts and even played in a Champions League match for his team.
Valle has been steadily gaining prominence, demonstrating greater maturity and understanding of the game week by week. If his development continues, he could earn a return to Barcelona as a backup left-back.
Although Valle was originally expected to stay at Barcelona, financial fair play regulations forced the club to send him on loan. Nonetheless, he remains a strong candidate to eventually replace Martin, even after recently renewing his contract with the club.
The financial fair play regulations forced Barcelona to send him out on loan. However, in the long term, he remains a strong candidate to replace Martin, even though he recently renewed his contract with the club.
