According to Mundo Deportivo, Balde's transfer saga has unfolded in five dramatic twists over just three days. He was excluded from Barcelona's squad for the away match against Elche and could depart during this transfer window.

To date, this drama has played out in five acts:

1. Agent Jorge Mendes arrived on Thursday to present left-back Cancelo, who is expected to play in the left-back position. He then met with Deco to discuss the futures of Casado, Guille, and Balde. 2. On Saturday, Hans Flick held a surprise press conference in which he opened the door for Kounde and Balde to leave, revealing that he had held frank discussions with both. "We have to wait until the transfer window closes."

3. On Sunday morning, Balde was omitted from the squad list. The selected left-backs were Cancelo and Peque. Ultimately, Xavi Espart played in that position and delivered an exceptional performance.

4. Before the match, Flick revealed in a media interview: "I spoke with Balde this morning and told him that I feel he's not at 100%; he needs to reset his mindset, and we'll talk again later." During his two years as manager, he has consistently refrained from disclosing private conversations with players, but this time he suddenly made details public—not only embarrassing the player but causing significant damage to his reputation.

5. After the 5-0 victory, Flick made a follow-up statement on the matter, though with a slightly softened tone: "I didn't ask him to leave Barcelona. I spoke with him this morning and told him that I feel he's not fully focused. I simply asked him to reset his mindset first, and we'll talk tomorrow. He agreed."

Flick deliberately undermined Balde's standing—not to salvage him or reignite his fighting spirit, but to push him out the door and thereby secure a substantial transfer fee. Balde was shocked that the manager would treat him so publicly. Many of his teammates were equally taken aback and stunned by Flick's actions... but no one came to Balde's aid.

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