Aston Villa have been linked with the move for 22-year-old Barcelona homegrown defender, Alejandro Balde, in recent months.
A report from Spanish publication SPORT has claimed that Aston Villa have ruled out a move for Alejandro Balde. They could use more depth in that area of the pitch, and the 22-year-old would have been a useful acquisition.
The youngster has shown his quality in Spanish football, and he has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well. He has also been linked with other English clubs, such as Manchester United.
The 22-year-old is expected to be on the move in the coming weeks, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He will want to compete at a high-level and fight for trophies. The move to the West Midlands club could have been ideal for him.
The Villans are fighting for Champions League qualification and they have an ambitious project. They have quality players at their disposal and a quality manager like Unai Emery as well.
Alejandro Balde La Liga 2025/26 stats
- Big chances created: 4
- Key passes per game: 1
- Cross accuracy: 19%
- Pass accuracy: 92%
- Tackles per game: 1.5
- Balls recovered per game: 3.6
- Duels won per game: 3.8
Balde is still a young player, and he could improve further with coaching and experience. He has all the tools to develop into a top class player for Aston Villa. Given that Villa are uninterested in securing his signature, it remains to be seen whether they will move on to other targets. They need a quality long-term alternative to Lucas Digne.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are looking to bring in a quality left-back as well. The Blaugrana have been linked with players such as Alejandro Grimaldo and Andrea Cambiaso in recent months. Both players would be an upgrade on Balde. It seems that they have made it a priority to improve that area of the squad.
The 22-year-old defender has been a useful player for them this season, making 22 league appearances. He has three assists across all competitions for Barcelona. Had the Spaniard joined the Premier League club in the summer, he could have been a quality option at both ends of the park.
