Sport: Barcelona to sell Baldé and secure future sell-on clause

According to Sport, Barcelona has almost confirmed Baldé's departure this summer, with Deco meeting his agent to finalize the details of his exit.

Baldé has proven himself capable of competing at the highest level whenever given the opportunity in recent months. He made the most of his playing time and left a good impression on the coaching staff and sporting department. However, his situation at the club has never been straightforward. Yamal occupies most of his position and is one of the best players in the world and an absolute starter under Flick. Faced with such competition, Baldé's chances of securing regular playing time are severely limited.

Nevertheless, Barcelona particularly values his attitude since joining. According to sources within the club, Baldé has consistently maintained a professional demeanor, showing great commitment in every training session and has never caused problems due to lack of playing time. Barcelona appreciates him accepting his role and believes his performances throughout the season have been impeccable.

While his final destination remains to be confirmed, this deal will most likely be completed as a permanent transfer. Several clubs have inquired about him in recent months, and Barcelona believes they can secure a good price. Furthermore, Barcelona hopes to retain a percentage of any future transfer fees, as the club believes the Swedish international's potential is far from exhausted and there is still significant room for further development in the coming years.

This operation aligns perfectly with the sporting plan Deco has promoted since taking office, a strategy also championed by new head scout João Amaral in recent months. Barcelona's strategy is to identify young talent ahead of the curve, sign them before they break through, and then increase their value through development at the club. Baldé is a prime example: he initially joined for nearly 2.5 million euros, beating interest from other European giants. Now, after making his first-team debut and demonstrating his abilities when given the chance, Barcelona hopes to recoup a substantial profit while retaining a portion of his economic rights to continue benefiting from the significant future appreciation of this Swedish winger.

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