Beijing time (CEST) August 22 — According to "Mundo Deportivo", agent Mendes personally relayed offers received by Balde, but if he ultimately wants to leave, time is running out with only 11 days remaining in the transfer window.

From Thursday afternoon through Friday evening, Mendes spent one and a half days in Barcelona, attending Cancelo's presentation ceremony and sharing market information with Barcelona players he represents, including Casado and Alejandro Balde.

The Portuguese agent met with the 22-year-old midfielder yesterday, who has come to accept the possibility of leaving and must now choose between offers from Europe and Saudi Arabia. Everything remains uncertain for Balde, despite the Barcelona academy product's initial desire to stay at Barca.

Everyone, including Barcelona defender Cancelo himself, recognizes that the return of the 32-year-old Cancelo and his three-year contract signing with the club represent a clear statement of intent from Hans Flick. At the end of last season, the German coach established Cancelo as the primary left-back, while Balde's preseason plans were disrupted by a groin injury in July. This has undoubtedly made it harder for Flick to assess Balde's fitness for summer friendlies.

With less than a week and a half until the transfer window closes at midnight Tuesday, September 1, Balde, with his unique playing style, has attracted attention from many Premier League clubs, including Manchester United under Michael Carrick. At Old Trafford, veteran Luke Shaw (31) continues to occupy the left-back position, while the academy product who impressed during his loan spell with Championship side Norwich has also become a potential Manchester United target this summer.

Many clubs have largely completed their squads, and in the final phase before the transfer window closes, it is not easy to recruit a player like Balde, who has won three league titles with Barcelona and made 168 appearances since September 2021. At present, the academy product does not appear to be in a rush to leave the club and is determined to turn things around.

However, on the other hand, in his first three matches, Flick has made Balde's role clearer this season. His contract runs until 2028. Barcelona will not hesitate to sell him for the right price.

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