Juventus eyes Barcelona's Alejandro Balde and mulls a loan

With only 12 minutes of play in the 2026‑27 season, left‑back Alejandro Balde has spent Barcelona's first eight matches on the bench, watching Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo while Hansi Flick manages the team, on SEPTEMBER 16 with Getty Images from the LaLiga Sports match between Barcelona and Racing Santander at the Camp Nou, Spain.

Balde barely plays

The player has only logged 12 minutes of action in the 2026‑27 campaign. In the eight matches Barcelona has played, Balde has remained on the bench, watching Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo occupy the left‑back position. Coach Hansi Flick has not yet given him more time at the Camp Nou.

Juventus interest

According to Diario Sport, in SPAIN Juventus is monitoring the defender's situation and could try to sign him on loan during the January window. The Turin giants have already “scoped out” a possible deal for the young Spanish player. It is also mentioned that Premier League clubs, such as Manchester United and Liverpool, had been cited earlier, although Balde does not appear interested in moving to England.

In September, Balde still has time to earn a place in Hansi Flick’s eleven, but the limited involvement at the Camp Nou hampers his development. The lack of regular minutes opens the door to a temporary move that would allow him to regain match rhythm. The January loan market usually offers opportunities to players with limited participation.