The FC Barcelona is experiencing a pleasant surprise in this 2024/25 pre-season with Álex Valle. The 21-year-old left-back from Badalona, after being loaned to Levante during the 2023/24 season, returned to the Blaugrana squad with the intention of establishing himself full-time as an asset to strengthen the left-back position. However, in the recent friendly matches where he has played with the Barcelona jersey, he has shown that he can also perform excellently as a right-back with his weaker foot, an 'experiment' that was not by chance. "Flick started trying me out there a little before the tour began. In the end, I try to respond with my sacrifice and work, and give my best in the position they assign me. Little by little, I feel more comfortable", Álex recently stated.
Now, when talking about Valle, it is crucial to mention a topic of great importance: his renewal. The left-footer's contract ends on June 30, 2025; however, what is particularly striking is the meager amount of his release clause, since he was not registered as a first-team player before the past July 31, his release clause has decreased from 30 million euros to a meager and attractive three 'kilos'.
Given this situation, if Barcelona's plans, as everything indicates, involve continuing to count on the player from Badalona, it is essential to resolve this issue as soon as possible. As suggested by 'SPORT,' it seems that conversations have already begun between the Barcelona sporting direction and the player's agent, with the aim of reaching a satisfactory agreement. This negotiation appears to be of interest to all parties, as the full-back has expressed his desire to stay wearing the Blaugrana jersey, and Hansi Flick apparently values him as a valuable element in his sports project.
The future of Álex Valle at FC Barcelona remains somewhat unclear
Despite all the aforementioned, it is clear that Álex Valle's future is still not defined. Even he himself is not certain about what might happen: "I am enjoying the tour without thinking too much. I believe that is beyond my control", he mentioned at one point. Furthermore, interests have arisen from the Premier League and other La Liga teams who were willing to offer around 10 million euros to sign him, making his possible sale not out of the question. Although the top priority remains his renewal.