Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is taking decisive action as he looks to reshape the squad ahead of the summer transfer window. A key part of his plans involves evaluating players returning from loan, with a focus on reintegrating those who impressed during their time away.
This week, Flick is expected to meet with sporting director Deco to map out the club’s next steps. Topping their agenda will be the futures of three players who spent the season away from Camp Nou: Clément Lenglet (Atlético Madrid), Oriol Romeu (Girona), and Álex Valle (Como).
Among the trio, 21-year-old Álex Valle has drawn the most attention. After starting the season at Celtic and then moving to Como, he made a strong impact under the management of Cesc Fàbregas. While Como holds an option to buy Valle for €6 million, the uncertain future of Fàbregas may influence whether the club exercises that option.
Reports from El Nacional indicate that Flick is eager to bring Valle back, reportedly believing it was a misstep to loan him out in the first place. He’s pushing to reintegrate the young left-back, viewing him as a key component of his plans for next season.
As preparations for the summer unfold, Álex Valle’s potential return is expected to be a significant focus within Barcelona’s sporting strategy
