Manchester United are planning to offer Alejandro Balde €12m per season to tempt him to move to Old Trafford
Manchester United are preparing for a significant rebuild in the upcoming summer transfer window following a disappointing season. One key area the club is aiming to strengthen is the left flank, with manager Rúben Amorim keen to bring in an attack-minded left-back to suit his wingback system. While Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are the natural options in that role, and Diogo Dalot has occasionally filled in, United are looking for more dynamism and consistency in that position.
According to El Nacional, the Red Devils have identified Barcelona starlet Alejandro Balde as a top target. The report claims that United are not only keen to secure his signature but are also willing to make him the highest-paid left-back in world football to lure him to Old Trafford. Balde, known for his pace, flair, and offensive output, would offer a major upgrade in the wide areas and fit seamlessly into Amorim’s tactical vision.
Manchester United want to make Alejandro Balde as the highest-paid left-back in the world
The 21-year-old is one of the best young talents to come up from the Barcelona academy. He has become a regular in the first team under Hansi Flick and is an integral part of the club’s plans. United are planning to offer him €12m per season to tempt him to move to Old Trafford.
Balde is a full-back who plays with the zest of a winger and the grit of a defender. His sensational pace turns defense into attack in a flash, bombing down the flank to deliver whip-sharp crosses. Balde is agile, moving through tight spaces with quick feet and a cool head.
Defensively, he is tenacious—reading plays, nicking the ball, and standing tall in duels. Balde’s passing is crisp, linking play smoothly, and his stamina keeps him buzzing all game. Still young, his raw energy and confidence shine, blending modern flair with old-school hustle into a dynamic, all-action style.
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The Spaniard has conceded 17 goals and kept 8 clean sheets in 26 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. That means when Balde Martinez is on the pitch, his team concedes a goal every 116 minutes. Moreover, he has made 0.82 tackles and 0.27 interceptions for every 90 minutes he was on the pitch.
He will be an excellent signing for United if they are successful with it. However, La Masia players rarely stab on the back of Barcelona. Balde is happy at the club and has a contract until 2028 with a release clause of €1 billion. With Hansi Flick trusting him as the present and future, it is unlikely that he will leave Barcelona for Manchester United. The Red Devils will need to look somewhere else!