Alejandro Balde inks Barcelona deal extension

Barca have confirmed young full-back Alejandro Balde has inked a contract extension until 2028.

Alejandro broke into the Catalan side’s senior team in 2021 and became a crucial footballer for Xavi’s team last campaign as they triumphed with their 1^st La Liga trophy in 4 years.

The defender, who is yet to become 20 years old, played 44 matches in all tournaments during the 2022/23 campaign, giving 7 assists and scoring 1 goal. As a result of his great season, he was among the 10 finalists for the 2023 Kopa Trophy.

Barcelona’s next announcements after Alejandro Balde new contract valid until June 2028 🔵🔴✨

◉ Lamine Yamal, until June 2026.

◉ Xavi Hernández, until June 2025. pic.twitter.com/Blob86aTX1

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“FC Barcelona and the defender Alejandro Balde have agreed to a new deal to keep the footballer with us until the summer of 2028. The buy-out clause is set at 1 billion dollars.

“The inking of the new deal for the youth team product will take place tomorrow at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.”

Balde played in Barca’s 1^st UCL match of the campaign yesterday as they trashed 5-0 Royal Antwerp.