Barcelona Defender Alejandro Balde Believes He's Being "Pushed Out" by Club
Alejandro Balde, the Barcelona defender linked to Manchester United, has made it clear that he feels he's being "pushed out" of the club.
Balde's future at Barcelona has become a hot topic, with many expecting him to leave by the end of the summer transfer window. The likes of Aston Villa, SL Benfica, and Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Spanish international.
Balde's exclusion from Barcelona's squad for the opening game against Elche was a clear statement from the club, indicating that he's no longer in their plans.
The player, for his part, is happy at Barcelona and wants to fight for his place in the team. However, his pre-season form was far from ideal, and his performances last season were inconsistent.
Barcelona now consider Joao Cancelo as the first-choice left-back, with Gerard Romero serving as a momentary backup. Balde's injuries haven't helped his cause, and it's clear that he's fallen out of favour under Hansi Flick.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has offered a critical update on the situation, suggesting that Balde feels he's being pushed out of Barcelona and that the club are constantly trying to settle his future.
Barcelona value Balde at around €40 million, which is the reason Benfica have already ruled out a move for the player. Manchester United, who are in the market for a new left-back, are closely monitoring the situation.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will entertain Barcelona's valuation for Balde, as the summer transfer window enters its final stretch.
Source: Yahoo Sports
