Will they try to sign him? Álex Baena's desire to join Barcelona is becoming increasingly clear

Talking about Álex Baena is undoubtedly mentioning one of the best young players currently excelling in Spanish football. Hailing from Roquetas de Mar, at 23 years old, he has become a key player in Villarreal CF, playing a crucial role in generating goal-scoring opportunities for the 'Yellow Submarine'. Currently, he has five assists, making him a leader in LaLiga EA Sports in this aspect alongside Lamine Yamal. together with Lamine Yamal.

Furthermore, it's important to remember that this ability to assist his teammates is not by chance. In the 2023-24 season, he proved to be a reliable player in creating plays, leading LaLiga EA Sports in assists with a total of 14. His versatility (able to play as a left winger, right winger, and midfielder) and other sporting attributes make it not surprising that he is attracting interest not only in Spain but also internationally, being considered a rising star.

Currently, despite interest from several teams, apparently Álex Baena feels very comfortable at Villarreal CF, where he is under contract until 2028. However, as reported in 'SPORT', he would only consider leaving the 'groguet' team if he receives an offer from a specific club: FC Barcelona, a club he has expressed admiration for on more than one occasion and one he would be "crazy" to join. In a recent interview on 'RAC 1', he didn't hesitate to affirm how much he likes the playing style of Barça, based on possession and constant attack, believing it would benefit him.

Barcelona has shown interest in Álex Baena but has not made a move for him yet

In this context, for FC Barcelona, the name Álex Baena is not unknown. It has been mentioned that he has been on the Barcelona team's agenda as a young 'jewel' with significant potential to evaluate. Deco has contacted the player's agent, Joshua Barnett, but so far, these discussions seem to have been only to gauge the Almerian's willingness to join Barça and the conditions of his potential transfer, without reaching a concrete offer.

Additionally, FC Barcelona's interest in Álex Baena is hindered by his high release clause, set at around €60 million. Although this price may reflect his sporting value, it could be too high for the Catalan club, which seems to have other priorities in the left-wing position and boasts numerous talents in the midfield area.

Despite this, the potential addition of Álex Baena remains an option for Barcelona, as they see their 'gem' grow, even being called up more frequently to the national team. If Villarreal CF were to offer flexibility regarding his transfer, the Roquetero could become a valuable signing to strengthen various positions in Barça's squad and increase internal competition.