Alejandro Balde says he will stay at Barcelona, praising new striker Karim Adeyemi
Barcelona left‑back Alejandro Balde told supporters the club is his home and he has no plans to leave, emphasizing his 16‑year history with the team and his ambition to win the Champions League. In a pre‑season interview he repeated his determination to stay, stating, “I am not leaving. Barça is my home. I’ve been at this club for 16 years, all my life.”
During the same session Balde highlighted new signing forward Karim Adeyemi, calling him “very fast” and a “major asset” who can help transform the season. He said they have built a good relationship quickly, noting, “It hasn’t been long since he joined us, but I’ve spoken with him a lot in this short time.” Balde also praised teammate Raphinha for guiding younger players and listed his closest dressing‑room friends – Casado, Lamine, Hector, Gavi, Roni and Ronald Araujo. He reiterated personal goals of continual development and collective aims of adding more trophies, especially the Champions League.
Entities: Alejandro Balde · FC Barcelona · Karim Adeyemi · Raphinha · Ronald Araújo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Balde described Karim Adeyemi as very fast and a major asset for Barcelona this season. (Balde’s remarks in article 5ccc811b-...)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alejandro Balde said he is not leaving Barcelona, calling the club his home. (Balde’s interview statements in articles d5ad815a-... and afc7c300-...)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Balde said his personal goal is to keep developing and the team’s goal is to win more trophies, especially the Champions League. (Balde’s comments in articles d5ad815a-... and afc7c300-...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Balde said he has built a good relationship with Adeyemi soon after his arrival. (Balde’s comments in article 5ccc811b-...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Balde praised Brazil winger Raphinha for helping guide younger Barcelona players. (Balde’s interview in article 5ccc811b-...)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Balde has been at Barcelona for 16 years, all his life. (Balde’s interview statements in articles d5ad815a-... and afc7c300-...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Balde listed his closest friends in the dressing room as Casado, Lamine, Hector, Gavi, Roni and Ronald Araujo. (Balde’s statements in article 5ccc811b-...)