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Balde reveals what Xavi asks for at FC Barcelona

Published:13/02/2023 - 09:45h

Updated:13/02/2023 - 09:45h

If there is a name that nobody had written down to be a starter in this FC Barcelona it would surely be that of Alejandro Balde. The defender swept the preseason and now explains what his coach asks him in each game

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Alejandro Balde completed another big performance in the triumph of the FC Barcelona in front of the Villarreal (0-1) and follows adding titularities with the first team, where besides already has given four assistances in the season. After the victory in the stadium of The Ceramics, the left side wanted to appreciate the confidence that is offering him Xavi this season.

"Xavi says me that it was I. It asks me that it throw for up. Very happy with the confidence that is having with me, with the minutes and will try to be here to follow learning and improving each day", said Balde. These 4 happen goal, all in League, leave very clear that the defender is following the indications of his trainer, one to the that surprised in the past pre-season.

The canterano also analysed the difficulties that found in the party in front of the ones of Setién, explaining that "in the first part have had more control, but in the second has been a party a bit crazier". "Had to the Villarreal in front, that is a big rival and am happy by the victory", sentenced Balde, that insisted in that "it is necessary to follow like this, very happy by the victory and by the work of all".

The player of 19 years also wanted to take the time of elogiar the work of some mates, especially the one of the central Ronaldo Araújo, to the that as it described like "a beast". "It is an insurance here backwards", added the carrilero, the one who recognised that "there is a big difference but will try to follow as always", in reference to the current 11 points that separate to the Barça with the Real Madrid in the classification.

An agreement for closing

The team culé has understood that Balde can be the left side of the future for the entity, and with his agreement expiring in 2024, his renewal is a priority. However, everything is far to close and the negotiations continue on its course. Already even it does a pair of days the own player explained that "my intention is to follow here and expect that it solve well".

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