"The club are not satisfied with Alejandro Balde's performances this season, with the Spaniard showing a significant drop in performance levels. Moreover, Barcelona lack the services of a reliable alternative. Although Gerard Martin has done well, he hasn't shown the kind of quality that will be enough to compete with Balde in the long run. This has forced Barcelona to scour the market for a new left-back who can act not only as a backup for Balde but also as a competitor."
"Keeping that in mind, the report points out that Barcelona are keeping tabs on Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen. Barcelona were keen on signing the former La Masia prodigy not too long ago, but the club simply didn't have the financial resources to bring him back to Catalonia. However, Barcelona's job now could be made easier by the fact that Grimaldo has a special clause in his Leverkusen contract that allows him to join a Spanish team for a figure of around €15-20 million."
Barcelona are concerned about Alejandro Balde's drop in form this season and lack a reliable alternative at left-back. Gerard Martin has performed well but has not shown the quality to challenge Balde long-term. The club is searching the market for a left-back who can serve as both backup and competitor. Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen is under consideration. Grimaldo has a contract clause allowing a move to a Spanish team for around €15–20 million. Financial constraints previously prevented a reunion after his La Masia stint. Grimaldo is determined to return to Barcelona, with a potential move possible in January or next summer.
Read at Barca Universal
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