The boss needed to guess on the children
Ramon Planes has revealed how Alejandro Balde might have left on mortgage for Getafe in the summertime till Xavi determined he needed to present {the teenager} an opportunity this season.
Balde is in midst of a formidable breakout marketing campaign for Barcelona and is now on the World Cup after being known as as much as exchange the injured Jose Gaya.
Former sporting director Planes has advised Onze TV that an exit for Balde was thought-about however Xavi made it clear he needed to make use of {the teenager} this season.
“I have a very good relationship with him and his family. This summer we were very attentive. We followed Marcos Alonso’s story very closely,” he stated.
“I took benefit of this private relationship to inform him that we preferred him very a lot. There was a chance that Barça, as they did with Nico and Abde, needed a approach out to search for minutes. But all the things modified.
“In football, everything is a matter of key moments. All this indeed hinged a lot on the Alonso case that dragged on throughout the summer. With Marcos and Jordi Alba, Xavi had two very good full-backs. But Xavi wanted to bet on the youngster. He had a very good Gamper and the coach realised that he was at a great level.”
The arrival of Marcos Alonso did look unhealthy information for Balde, however he’s thrived as an alternative and appears to have a giant future forward of him now on the Camp Nou. Barca are anticipated at hand the defender a brand new contract after the World Cup.