Manchester United have received a significant update on Alejandro Balde after Hansi Flick denied telling the Barcelona left-back to leave the club, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
The Barcelona head coach also confirmed that he had spoken to the defender on Sunday morning, with another conversation scheduled for the following day.
Flick’s clarification does not settle Balde’s future, but it pushes back against the suggestion that the player has already been shown the door.
Flick addresses Balde situation
Romano relayed Flick’s response to the mounting discussion surrounding the left-back’s position at Barcelona.
Flick said: “I have NOT told Alejandro Balde to leave”.
The German added: “I spoke with him this morning, I told him to think about it and that we’ll talk again tomorrow”.
🚨🔵🔴 Hansi Flick: “I have NOT told Alejandro Balde to leave”.
“I spoke with him this morning, I told him to think about it and that we'll talk again tomorrow”. pic.twitter.com/rqohosotw2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 23, 2026
Those comments are carefully worded. Flick has rejected one specific claim, but his admission that Balde must consider the situation before further talks indicates that there is still something substantial to resolve.
Why Manchester United will take notice
United are rumoured to be keen to acquire a left-back before the transfer window closes on the 1st September. Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall is seen as a top priority, but he is likely to be priced at a level that INEOS will not be prepared to reach. Balde therefore represents an excellent alternative should they be able to secure his services at a reasonable price.
Today’s development matters to United because previous reports covered by The Peoples Person claimed that the Red Devils had made an offer for Balde and were well placed in the race for his signature.
Separate coverage also suggested that Flick’s earlier handling of the situation had created fresh uncertainty over the defender’s future. His latest denial now adds a further layer of intrigue around those claims.
The situation is likely to develop quickly if Monday’s talks produce a firm decision. United will be watching closely, particularly after the recent reports placing them prominently in the picture.
Final Thoughts
- Flick denies telling Balde to leave Barcelona.
- Further talks are scheduled for Monday.
- Previous reports claimed United had made an offer.
- No Barcelona exit has been confirmed.
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