Balde, the 22-year-old left-back from FC Barcelona’s academy, has decided to leave the club after discussions with the coaching staff shook his confidence about his role in the squad. His agent Jorge Mendes is already negotiating with Manchester United for a transfer before the summer window closes. The arrival of João Cancelo reshaped the left-back hierarchy, significantly reducing Balde’s playing time. Under contract until 2028 with a release clause of one billion euros, the Spanish international made his senior debut in September 2021 and helped win the La Liga title under Xavi.
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