Monday, Sport revealed that FC Barcelona has already identified the player who will be sold this winter in order to bring in at least €40 million. It will be Alejandro Baldé (22 years old, no matches this season). The latter is courted by Liverpool. This summer, Manchester United and Inter came for information. Since then, the player’s situation has not improved since he has to face competition from João Cancelo and the young Xavi Espart. At a press conference this Tuesday, Hansi Flick spoke about the case of the player, frustrated by his downgrade.
“Currently we have five central defenders. João can also play there, and no one expected this level from Xavi Espart. Baldé must give his best, and that’s what he does. He’s frustrated not to play, not to have playing time. He used to be a key player, and it’s normal for him to be disappointed. But things change, new players arrive, young people, and things happen in the team. You have to manage all that. He’s doing well. I am very happy with him. Everyone is competing, and we always have players capable of playing in this position. But managing this situation is the most complex thing. » The message got through…
