It has only been a few weeks since the summer transfer window ended, but the future of some players at FC Barcelona is still coming increasingly into question. This is primarily the case with the fullback Alejandro Balde, who has remained one of the most underutilized players in the Blaugrana squad this season.
The Spaniard remained an important player for Hansi Flick during the German coach’s first season in charge of the Blaugrana team. However, his importance declined in the ensuing seasons. Last year, he lost his starting spot at the left-back position to Joao Cancelo when the Portuguese defender was signed during January. The situation has remained the same this year, as Cancelo was signed permanently during the last summer.
For his part, Balde has played very few minutes this season, and as a result, [has again been linked with a move away from the Catalan club](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/barcelona-defender-alejandro-balde-could-seek-january-transfer-amid-limited-minutes/). He was close to leaving last summer as well, but ultimately decided to continue fighting for his place at the club of his life.
However, [SPORT](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/balde-abierto-salida-barca-muestra-136010242) cites the journalist Matteo Moretto to claim that the situation has changed now, as the player and his entourage are now seeing the option of an exit more positively. They understand that the player’s relationship with Flick is not very strong, and the German coach would prefer several other players ahead of Balde in his starting lineup.
This is clear from how the Spaniard has been unable to get much playing time despite the absence of players like Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, and Xavi Espart. Meanwhile, Brian Farinas has also proven himself to be another reliable option for the defense.
Thus, it is looking increasingly likely that Alejandro Balde will finally undertake a move away from Barcelona in the upcoming winter transfer window, especially if he does not see any improvement in his situation in the two months remaining before January.