FC Barcelona's sports management continues to analyze the summer transfer market with a view to the next season, especially in key positions like left-back. The lack of consistency and reliable replacements in that position has been a recurring issue in recent years. There is no doubt that Alejandro Balde is the first choice in that area of the field, but he doesn't have a backup who has fully established himself.
Therefore, Deco and company know they need to find a reliable and experienced player who can make a difference in the next season. With a tight budget and economic constraints still persisting at the club, Barça is also considering options that don't require a significant financial outlay and offer immediate guarantees. This is where the name of a star who knows the Catalan club well has resurfaced and has taken a step forward in his professional career.
Offers to Return
The latest reports in Spain firmly state that Alejandro Grimaldo has reappeared on FC Barcelona's radar. The current Bayer Leverkusen player is experiencing the best moment of his career, shining under Xabi Alonso's guidance and being one of the pillars of the German team. But, despite his success in the Bundesliga, the left-back has expressed on several occasions his desire to return to Spain, and more specifically, to succeed in the first team of the culé.
Trained at La Masia, Grimaldo didn't debut in Barça's first team before moving to Benfica. Now, at 28 years old and with evident football maturity, he considers it the right time to return home. His offer has been well received by the club, which is seriously considering the possibility of incorporating him as an affordable and quality solution for the left flank.
An Idea Gaining Momentum
Alejandro Grimaldo's name is not new in FC Barcelona's orbit. On more than one occasion, there has been speculation about his return, although for different reasons it never materialized. This time, however, the situation seems different: the player himself has left the door open and publicly expressed his willingness to return.
Now everything will depend on Barça and their willingness. Although the priority remains to balance the books and plan the club's economic future well, the option of Grimaldo doesn't involve significant risks. In the coming months, Deco and company will have to make a decision, as Grimaldo has already done his part.