Despite a relatively modest few years in terms of trophies in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, Manchester United remain an attractive proposition in terms of a destination for players from around the world.
Whether young or old, not many players will turn down a move to the Red Devils despite their current club and first-team status.
One such player who has been added to the fan list from afar is Barcelona star Alejandro Balde.
Spanish star shining
Its price is rising at a dizzying rate since he already made his debut with the Spanish team in the current World Cup.
The Catalan giants are already aware of his strengths and he has made 12 appearances in La Liga, giving three assists. Xavi has even preferred the 19-year-old in the right-back role over more experienced new signing Héctor BellerÃn.
And it is that the Camp Nou team currently leads the LaLiga table, two points ahead of Real Madrid, and has only conceded five goals in its 14 games.
Barcelona’s proposal to Alejandro Balde for a new contract will be a five-year deal with a salary increase; the release clause will also be discussed. ???????????? #FCB
The possible termination clause would be worth 1,000 million euros, like Gavi, Pedri, Koundé, Ferran Torres and more. pic.twitter.com/0O3IVUkMJB
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 27, 2022
Balde’s greatest strength is his versatility, and despite being left-footed, he has excelled primarily on the right side of defense. Not to forget that he, too, has made four Champions League appearances this term.
And such is his importance to Xavi’s project that Barcelona have imposed a £430m release clause on him in a bid to stave off interest from other clubs.
Balde’s love for United
Bu, the Spanish international, has revealed his admiration for another club besides the club of origin to a question from Mundo Deportivo.
Balde was asked to name his favorite club other than Barcelona, ​​and it didn’t take long for him to think of his answer, which was Manchester United.
His current contract with Barca is set to expire in the summer of 2024, but the Blaugrana are keen to keep him on a leash for a long time.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the La Liga giants will offer Balde a new contract with a release clause of one billion pounds, the same figure that appears in the contracts of the stars Pedri and Gavi.
