Bucket on a tightrope: January will decide its future and Rodri defends Man City

Left-back Alejandro Balde has accumulated only 12 minutes of play this season, according to the information, and a possible transfer is already looming in the January window. The limited involvement was recorded after the official UEFA Champions League 2026/27 session in Barcelona, Spain, on August 29, under Getty Images coverage.

Balde and the January window

According to Barcelona News published in September, the lack of minutes has led Balde to consider his future at the Catalan club. The limited performance, capped at 12 minutes, has sparked interest from several European teams that are closely monitoring his development.

The report notes that the player's scarce presence in the starting eleven has prompted clubs across Europe to consider his possible departure, although Barcelona has not yet made a definitive decision.

Rodri and Man City's defence

Rodri, Barcelona midfielder, has expressed his confidence in Man City's innocence despite reports accusing them of breaching 114 of the 115 financial regulations of the Premier League. “Man City is innocent,” Rodri said in statements collected by.

The player emphasized that the rumors should not distract the team and that the truth will come to light, maintaining the stance that the English club has not violated the rules.

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Pau Cubarsi, Barcelona defender, stated that Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d’Or and expressed his surprise at the absence of Pedri and Raphinha from the final list of nominees.

"Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d’Or", Cubarsi quoted, highlighting the talent of the young forward.

Lamine Yamal, for his part, commented that football is mechanized, but players like him, Pedri and others possess a special spark that sets them apart.

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On another front, it is rumored that Bayern Munich is interested in Dani Olmo for the January window, although Olmo himself has not yet received an official offer.

Overall, the transfer market shows intense activity in the upcoming January window, with several European clubs evaluating key players such as Balde while financial integrity issues in the Premier League are being discussed.