Barcelona’s board has received a direct and urgent request from head coach Hansi Flick to reshape the left side of the defense.
The German tactician has formally asked for the signing of a world-class left-back in order to raise the competitive standard of the first team. Flick reportedly believes that the current performances of Alejandro Balde do not fully meet the demands of high-pressure matches this season.
Defensive doubts and a perceived lack of depth—particularly highlighted during the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid—have accelerated the decision.
Strategic Planning Underway
Barcelona’s sporting department has now focused on meeting the coach’s request, after Flick identified what he sees as a noticeable defensive vulnerability on the left flank.
While he appreciates the young talents emerging from La Masia, Flick believes that crucial matches require a different level of competitive maturity.
The objective is to bring in an experienced player with proven technical quality—attributes the staff feel Balde has struggled to consistently display in recent months.
Summer Window Key to the Move
The upcoming summer transfer window is viewed as the ideal moment to complete this strategic signing, aimed at permanently elevating the squad’s overall quality.
Barcelona want to restore depth and dominance on the left side, historically one of the most powerful weapons in the club’s attacking identity.
The profile sought is clear: a full-back capable of reaching the byline with intelligence and precision, while maintaining uncompromising defensive discipline.
Flick has made it clear that internal competition is the only path for Barcelona to return to the summit of European football.