Jordi Alba has been told by Barcelona manager Xavi that the left-back is not part of the team’s future plans
According to El Nacional of Catalonia, Jordi Alba has been told by Barcelona manager Xavi that the left-back is not part of the team’s future plans.
The 34-year-old Alba has been with the Spanish powerhouses since he transferred from Valencia in 2012. He has won every major honour there is to win, including five La Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League with the Blaugrana.
However, 19-year-old left-back Alajendro Balde has surpassed the veteran this season. This season, Alba has logged a total of 1721 minutes on the pitch in all competitions, while the teen has played for a total of 2823 minutes.
The Spain international reportedly has no problem serving as Balde’s backup. According to the aforementioned source, though, Xavi prefers Marcos Alonso over Alba.
According to the rumour, Barcelona has already resolved to trade Alba before the 2023–24 season even begins. The Camp Nou squad’s financial strains would be reduced if the full-back were released from his salary.
Jordi Alba has been told by Barcelona manager Xavi that the left-back is not part of the team’s future plans.
Alba, on the other hand, wants to remain with the Blaugrana until June 2024, when his current deal is up. According to reports, Xavi has already warned the ex-Valencia player that his playing time would diminish even more in the next campaign.
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Xavi has already used a similar strategy with Gerard Pique this season. The former defender was only able to make four appearances in the first half of the La Liga season before being forced into retirement. Even though Alba has played 108 games with the management in the past, he has been warned that he may be in a similar position next season.
Alba’s decision to leave Barcelona this summer hangs in the balance. He had the option of not working and being paid less.
It has been reported that Jordi Alba would want to remain at Barcelona until the end of his current deal. If he decides to leave the Camp Nou club before the 2023-24 season, he will not be without other options.
Big-time Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal reportedly has his attention. French journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi claims the club in Riyadh has already made an approach to the seasoned player.
Alba is one of three players Al-Hilal plans to acquire to woo PSG superstar Lionel Messi away from his current club. Sergio Busquets, who has announced his departure from the Blaugrana this summer, has also received an offer from Al-Za’eem, as has PSG midfielder Marco Verratti.
Alba’s stance on leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia remains a mystery. He may be tempted to visit Al-Hilal in order to catch up with his old pal Messi.
