Barcelona Ace Balde Decides To Leave Club Amid Manchester United Links

BusinessSportsMoneyBarcelona Ace Balde Decides To Leave Club Amid Manchester United LinksByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorAug 22, 2026, 10:13am EDTAug 22, 2026, 10:18am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryFC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has reportedly decided to leave the club, according to anonymous sources cited by Jijantes. His agent, Jorge Mendes, is now actively working to find him a new team before the transfer window closes. This decision follows recent comments from coach Hansi Flick, who stressed the importance of players' conviction to compete and demonstrate their level, though it's unconfirmed if these remarks were the catalyst. Balde, a La Masia product, has been linked with Manchester United, and his potential sale would generate pure profit for Barcelona, particularly after the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo, who had previously kept him out of the starting lineup.Show More FC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has decided to leave the club according to Jjiantes, citing anonymous sources.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesFC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has decided to leave the club according to Jjiantes, citing anonymous sources.“Alejandro Balde will not continue at Barça,” explained the reliable outlet. “The defender has made the decision to seek an exit after the latest talks and feelings at the club. Jorge Mendes is working to find him a team in this final stretch of the transfer window,” Jijantes added.The news comes after comments head coach Hansi Flick made at his press conference to preview Sunday’s 2026/2027 La Liga debut away at Elche.“It’s a difficult question because he has enormous quality and it’s important to know if a player is convinced to be able to compete in his position. That’s wh...