Balde's Fall and Fight for Survival | MLS News

Alejandro Balde’s meteoric rise as Barcelona’s left-back heir is crashing down — once a guaranteed starter, he’s now third choice behind non-specialists, with his future hanging by a thread. After a shaky 2023-24 season marred by poor performances, injuries, and Flick’s growing doubts, the club nearly sold him before the window closed. Interest from United fizzled out, and swap deals with Inter fell through, leaving him stuck until January. Now, facing stiff competition from João Cancelo and versatile young talent Xavi Espart, Balde must seize every opportunity, rediscover his form, rebuild trust with the coach, and prove he still belongs — or risk being forgotten in the Catalan giants’ crowded squad. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abe734003cae3e44