Chelsea are back in the picture for the signing of Barcelona left-back Alex Balde, according to reports from the Catalan media today.
Following the many claims about the Blues’ interest in the past, it’s now Mundo Deportivo who claim the Stamford Bridge side are still ‘very attentive’ to the 18-year-old.
It’s said that Chelsea already contacted Balde’s entourage to ‘show their interest’ in signing him this summer.
Balde is said to be open to a move, as following a season where he didn’t play a lot, he told Barcelona he’d rather leave the club if they don’t count on him in the first team.
Even though Mundo Deportivo points out he’s protected by a release clause worth €500m, in a contract until 2024, they don’t say what Barça’s view is in this scenario, or if they’re interested in selling him this summer, let alone to Chelsea.
