FC Barcelona has begun to profile its template for the next season with several strategic points on the road map. One of them is the left wing, where the club has several young options, but continues to assess the position with a more experienced profile in the European elite. While it is true that Alejandro Balde starts as an undisputed holder, backed by the confidence of the directive and Hansi Flick, in Barça they seek a replacement of guarantees.
In addition to the Spanish international, Flick has used Gerard Martín with good judgment on several occasions during the season. Even closely follows the evolution of Álex Valle, one of the great promises of the Masia and assigned in him. But despite this fan, The sports management believes that there is still margin to add talent, maturity and leadership in that area of the field.
The dream return
In that context, The name that has gained strength in recent days for Deco and company is that of Alejandro Grimaldo. The left side of the Bayer Leverkusen is completing a sensational campaign to the orders of Xabi Alonso and has aroused the interest of several greats in Europe, including FC Barcelona. According to German media, the club has already contacted its surroundings to tantage its possible return.
Grimaldo, who left Barça in 2016 for just two million euros, has grown remarkably abroad. With 29 years, he is going through the best moment of his career and would be happy to return home. His contract with the Leverkusen extends until 2027, and its price would be around 40 million.
A market opportunity
While it is true that it is a figure that does not fit at all with the economic situation of the club, Deco considers it justifiable for its quality and experience. And it is that the great dilemma in the Camp Nou revolves around the real need for this signing. Bucket is still the bet on the future and the quarry offers viable alternatives, so it is not an urgency, but it is an opportunity that may not be repeated.
To this we must add that the player’s desire is to dress the elastic culé again. In the sports direction they believe that Grimaldo’s experience could be key in high -level matchesand that his knowledge of the club would facilitate rapid adaptation. The operation, therefore, is on the table, although it will not be simple to execute.
