Barcelona want to sign a defender as Alejandro Balde is set to undergo surgery on his hamstring injury.
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Barcelona want replacement for BaldeBalde to undergo hamstring surgery Planning to use the Vitor Roque trick to sign new playerWHAT HAPPENED?
The Catalan giants are planning to sign a replacement for Alejandro Balde who will go under the knife after seriously damaging his hamstring during the club's Copa del Rey clash against Athletico Club earlier this week, according to . The young left-back is likely to be ruled out of action for the remainder of the season because of the injury.
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Despite their financial constraints, the reigning Spanish champions could potentially sign a replacement for Balde before the January transfer closes as they could remove the Spanish international's wages for the remainder of the season from their salary bills. This is a move that the club have already done before this season, registering Vitor Roque in place of the injured Gavi in December.
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There could be, however, a slight problem with this plan as the new player's wages will be added to the club's salary bill for the 2024/25 season if he joins the club on a long-term deal in January. Barcelona are currently consulting with La Liga and are awaiting confirmation.
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After a disappointing exit from the Cope del Rey, Xavi's side will hope to get back to winning ways as they take on Villarreal in a crucial La Liga game on Saturday.