Details of Hansi Flick’s crucial meeting with Barcelona defender that changed everything

Details of Hansi Flick’s crucial meeting with Barcelona defender that changed everything Alejandro Balde’s situation has taken a sudden turn over the past 24 hours, and the player has gone from being definitely departure-bound to staying for next season . What has been clear throughout the process is that there was friction between Hansi Flick and the left-back, likely over the player’s lack of commitment. The manager, in fact, left the player out of the team’s match-day squad for their league opener, sending out a strong message to him and clubs interested in his signing.  From then to his now staying, the past 24 hours have been eventful and the core event in that duration was a meeting between the player and manager. Details of the conversation As reported by The Athletic in a recent update, Flick and Balde spoke yesterday in great length about the player’s role in the team. Flick had a deep conversation with Balde. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) Sources with knowledge of the conversation confirm that the manager told the player clearly that he is currently seen only as a backup to Joao Cancelo and not as a starter. The coach also made it clear that Balde must improve and show that he is willing to work hard if he wishes to stay under his orders at Barcelona. In return, the La Masia graduate maturely understood the situation and responded to Flick’s words by saying that he accepts the challenge of fighting for his place and asked for minutes so he can prove his worth. Never open to a departure Over the past few days, there has been a lot said about Balde’s departure and a potential move to Manchester United. Balde will be Cancelo’s backup. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) The Red Devils were initially said to be asking for a loan transfer before asking for a permanent move. Eventually, word broke out that they consider his wages to be too high . Amidst the entire process, however, Balde has made it clear that he will not leave this summer. Brought up in La Masia , the player bleeds Blaugrana and wishes to fight for his spot under Hansi Flick. There will be a lot of pressure on him this season, and his level will be assessed with deep scrutiny by the management and fans. What has never been in doubt, however, is that the player has the potential to be far more and the manager is only pushing for it to unfold.