After per week of heavy hypothesis, Barcelona have introduced that Alex Valle will certainly be a part of Como in Serie A on mortgage till the tip of the season. The 20-year-old left-back had been on mortgage at Celtic for the primary half of the yr, however after 19 appearances, determined to make the change to Serie A.
Valle carried out properly for the Scottish champions, offering 5 assists and that includes within the Champions League as he battled Greg Taylor for a beginning spot. However with Kieran Tierney’s return on the horizon, his spot got here below risk.
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Crucially, Barcelona haven’t included an choice to purchase within the deal, regardless of discuss of a €6m clause earlier within the week. That permits the Blaugrana a level of management over his future.
“Alex is a proficient younger defender with a strong basis from his time at Barcelona and priceless expertise gained throughout his mortgage at Celtic. His capacity to contribute each defensively and offensively can be an incredible asset to our squad,” stated Como supervisor Cesc Fabregas to the membership web site.
Valle is out of contract in 2026, and Barcelona Sporting Director Deco is eager to promote any gamers this summer season if new offers usually are not accomplished. MD add that Valle has a clause in his deal although that permits the Blaugrana to resume him for an extra two years.
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“I’m delighted to be right here and excted concerning the undertaking being constructed at Como 1907. I actually just like the fashion of play right here and I feel it fits me properly. I spoke with Fabregas, and he has given me lots of confidence. I imagine we share the identical imaginative and prescient. I’m trying ahead to what’s forward and might’t wait to get on the pitch with my new teammates,” Valle stated on arrival.
There can be selections to make for subsequent season for Deco, with Barcelona have renewed Gerard Martin’s contract till 2027 simply final week. It appears doubtless that Alejandro Balde will stay first alternative subsequent season, however who’s competitors can be is as of but unsure.