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Barcelona target prioritises return to Spain, will be available for below €15 million
TL;DR
Barcelona is considering Alejandro Grimaldo as a left-back target, available for under €15 million. His return to Spain is prioritized as the club addresses weaknesses in the position.
Key points
- Barcelona is exploring left-back options for the summer transfer window
- Alejandro Grimaldo is a target due to his La Masia roots
- Grimaldo is available for under €15 million
- Alejandro Balde's performance issues may lead to his sale
- Joao Cancelo's impact has highlighted the need for a strong left-back
Barcelona
Barcelona target prioritises return to Spain, will be available for below €15 million
As Barcelona head into the summer transfer window, the left-back position is internally being discussed as a possible weak spot for the first time in years.
Alejandro Balde’s inconsistency and injuries have left the Spaniard as a candidate to possibly be sold in June, especially after Joao Cancelo arrived and showed the impact a world-class left-back can have on the team.
Alejandro Grimaldo, on that front, has been linked as a possible target for Barcelona, especially given his roots in La Masia. Word, however, had it that he was close to an agreement with Besiktas.
Unclear once more
Now, as claimed by Matteo Moretto in a recent update, Grimaldo’s priority is returning to Spain and that objective does not align with the Besiktas story from earlier in the week.
Grimaldo dreams of a return to Spain. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
Q&A
Why is Barcelona targeting Alejandro Grimaldo?
Barcelona is targeting Alejandro Grimaldo to strengthen their left-back position, which has been identified as a weakness.
What is Alejandro Grimaldo's availability price for Barcelona?
Alejandro Grimaldo is available for below €15 million, making him an attractive option for Barcelona.
What challenges has Alejandro Balde faced at Barcelona?
Alejandro Balde has faced inconsistency and injuries, leading to speculation about his potential sale in June.
