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Alejandro Balde ready to quit Barcelona in January as stinging Hansi Flick criticism puts Man Utd on red alert

Adhe Makayasa

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Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is reportedly considering a January exit from the club due to a lack of playing time and strained communication with manager Hansi Flick. Manchester United has emerged as a potential suitor for the 23-year-old left-back.

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Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde is increasingly open to leaving Camp Nou during the upcoming winter transfer window after falling down the pecking order under head coach Hansi Flick. The 23-year-old's mounting frustration has placed several Premier League suitors including Manchester United on alert ahead of a potential January move to England.

Balde has accepted that he must depart his boyhood club to secure regular starting minutes and rebuild his confidence, according to Mundo Deportivo . Despite defensive injuries handing him substitute outings against Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Alaves, he is yet to start this term behind Joao Cancelo and Xavi Espart. Coaching staff believe the defender suffers from concentration lapses and misjudges when to press.

Ahead of Saturday's meeting with Alaves, Flick delivered a harsh assessment of the defender : "Balde currently lacks the confidence he needs in his game, as well as the conviction. And defenders are crucial."

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