Balde on his Barca renewal: "The dream I've had since I was a kid has come true"

Alejandro Balde has renewed his contract with FC Barcelona until 2028. The 19-year-old defender is happy in Catalonia, and the club are aware that their gem can bring them much joy in the coming years. That is why they have offered him a new contract for a further four seasons, as his old one expires in June next year.

Barca had been working for months on the defender's renewal, which was made official on Wednesday. The club announced the good news to their supporters, and invited the player to speak alongside president Joan Laporta early on Thursday afternoon.

The 'Cules' boss began by congratulating the Spanish international: "You know what Barca is all about and I'm sure you'll help the players who are arriving. Thank you very much, good luck and I wish you every success."

As for the young player 19 years, he knows that his age allows him to project on the future without difficulty: "I hope to continue to contribute to the club and to develop, in five years I will still be very young, 24 years, and I hope to continue for many more years".

"I've been at the club for 13 years now and I have nothing but good memories. When I arrived at the age of 13, I dreamt of joining the first team and that day has come. I'd like to thank my family, who are always with me, the chairman, the coach and I'm very grateful to everyone," he added.

The weight of wearing the No.3 will not have a negative influence on Baldé, as he himself explains: "Each player has his own history and the number 3 is an important number that Geri (Pique) has worn and which has been a reference for all the young players at the club."

 

September 21, 2023