Title: Barcelona Lets Star Player Swap Teams, According to MARCA
Title: Barcelona Lets Star Player Swap Teams, According to MARCA
Barcelona, as reported by MARCA, is open to allowing one of their players to switch clubs mid-season. This player is Alex Valle, a left-back who impressed head coach Hansi Flick during preseason last summer. Valle shined against Real Madrid, providing two assists and causing trouble for Brahim Diaz while maintaining impressive passing and dribbling stats.
Following his strong showing, Valle's contract expiration in mid-2025 became public knowledge, leading Barca to extend his deal until 2026. However, he was then loaned out to Celtic in the Scottish Premier League. With Kieran Tierney potentially returning to Celtic, Valle might find himself searching for a new club.
Valle has performed well in Scotland, scoring three goals in 11 appearances. Now, former La Masia midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who is now technical director at Como, wants to bring Valle to Italy. Como is a club that also boasts Sergi Roberto and ex-Real Madrid player Nico Paz.
Barca's sporting management, led by Deco, has reportedly given its approval to the move, subject to Valle's departure from Celtic. Flick wants to count on Valle during preseason leading up to the 2025/2026 season, so any loan would be temporary, lasting only six months at most.
Alejandro Balde currently holds the left-back spot in Barca's first team. However, Valle could provide competition and back up for Jules Kounde, especially if the latter is needed in the center of the defensive line when key players like Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, and Inigo Martinez are unavailable.
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Barcelona has given the green light for Valle to join Como on loan, with the potential move pending his recall from Celtic FC. Como, led by former Barcelona player Cesc Fàbregas, is deeply interested in Valle's talents and believes he can adapt quickly to Italian football. Celtic FC is also open to Valle's departure to ensure his continued progression, with Kieran Tierney's potential return to the club potentially making Valle available for a loan move to Serie A. Fabregas has been actively discussing the possibility of bringing Valle to Como and is confident in his potential to contribute to the team.
- After impressing Hansi Flick during preseason at Barcelona, Alex Valle's strong performance against Real Madrid caught the attention of Cesc Fabregas, the current technical director at Como.
- Given Barca's approval, Alejandro Balde's potential competition and backup in the left-back position at Barcelona could be Valle, if he joins Como on a temporary loan, as desired by Fabregas.
- Despite being on loan at Celtic, Valle's impressive stats and performances in Scotland have also caught the eye of former Real Madrid player Pau Victor at Como, who is eager to have him join their squad.
- Valle's potential move to Como, if approved by Celtic, would likely give him the chance to learn from fellow La Masia graduate and technical director Cesc Fabregas and play alongside Sergi Roberto and ex-Real Madrid player Nico Paz.