Barcelona confirmed on Thursday that 17-year-old defender Alejandro Balde has signed a new contract at the club that runs until June 2024.
The club have moved to secure the long-term future of the teenager who has been at the club since the age of eight. The youngster reportedly attracted interest from Chelsea before signing his new deal but has opted to continue his career at the Camp Nou.
Here’s Barcelona’s official statement:
“The player Alejandro Balde has reached an agreement with FC Barcelona for the renewal of his contract that will bind him to the club until June 30, 2024 .