22-year-old Barcelona star plans to stay and convince Hansi Flick unless tempting offer arrives

22-year-old Barcelona star plans to stay and convince Hansi Flick unless tempting offer arrives Barcelona have found themselves facing a difficult situation with Alejandro Balde in recent days, with the player’s future at the club uncertain. Balde emerged as a player who could leave Barça last week, and he was dropped from the travelling squad for the team’s opening game against Elche. Manchester United are said to be interested in the 22-year-old Spaniard, although on loan, while Barça would only sell him on a permanent basis. Now, according to journalist Alex Pintane l , Balde still believes he can convince Hansi Flick and has no intention of leaving simply because his role has become less secure. Balde wants to change Flick’s mind What’s in store for Balde’s future? (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) The key point is that Balde has not given up on his Barcelona future. Despite recent uncertainty around his status and his omission from the squad against Elche, the left-back believes he can still earn Flick’s trust through training and performances. That makes his current position quite clear. Balde will consider leaving if a genuinely tempting opportunity appears, but he is not actively pushing for an exit. The 22-year-old has age on his side and the required potential to believe that he can change the manager’s opinion of him. Barça remain open to offers Barça ’s stance appears slightly more flexible. The club are willing to study proposals for Balde as they continue adjusting the defence and considering possible late business. However, the Catalans have no intention of making a distress sale with the Spaniard and will only consider offers that meet their valuation of the player. With around just a week to go in the transfer window, such an offer may be very difficult if Barça centre their transfer plans around him. Competition has changed Balde’s status Flick now has several alternatives available in defence. Joao Cancelo can operate on the left, Gerard Martin is another option, and the coach has shown a willingness to reshape the back line depending on the opponent. The emergence of La Masia starlet Jordi Pesquer during pre-season has also played a major part in the uncertainty surrounding Balde. Balde has no future at Barcelona. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) Against Elche, Flick also experimented with Xavi Espart at left-back, and the Spanish teenager passed the test with flying colours. All this makes Balde a less certain pick than in previous seasons, but at 22, his pace, athleticism and ability to attack space remain valuable qualities. If no offer convinces him, Balde is likely to stay at Barça and accept the challenge. That would leave him needing to win back his place the hard way rather than relying on past status. For Barça , that might not be a bad outcome. Balde has been rather comfortable ever since he broke into the first team, and this kick could help wake him up. If the 22-year-old can train and play to his potential, there is no reason for Hansi Flick to look past him, and it remains to be seen how his future plays out in this final week of the window.