Barça are looking to 'bring back' one of their loan players to strengthen their defence

Although the season has only just begun two months ago, the FC Barcelona sporting management has already started planning the squad for next season. One of the positions that could be strengthened is left back, where Alejandro Balde is an undisputed starter and Gerard Martín has been chosen by Hansi Flick to give the '3' a rest when he has required it.

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The German coach has full confidence in the former Cornellà player, whose contract is about to be extended until 2028. However, the interest of clubs such as Real Betis could put his continuity at the club in doubt, since the player could be tempted to try his luck in a new destination where he will have more minutes and regularity.

Barça, attentive to the left-back market

For this reason, the newspaper 'SPORT' points out that the Catalans are 'combing' the left-back market and a couple of names are beginning to stand out above others, with Alphonso Davies being the first of them. The Canadian is out of contract with Bayern Munich in June 2025 and could arrive for free, but the defender seems to be very close to joining Real Madrid.

Thus, the Catalans would be closely following the progress of Álex Valle at Celtic. The player, owned by Barça, is on loan in Glasgow and has managed to make a place for himself in the starting eleven little by little, offering great performances. The defender has played 8 games and has provided 3 assists, so Hansi Flick and his staff do not rule out 'bringing him back' for next season to act as Balde's replacement at left back.