Barcelona starlet outlines objectives for the season: “We are Barça, have to go for everything”

Alejandro Balde has seen a meteoric rise at Barcelona. Once labelled as a raw product with tons of room for improvement, the La Masia youngster continues to bedazzle at the tender age of 19.

The youngster has morphed into the Catalans’ starting left-back and has even broken into the Spanish national team as well.

A key member of the team and a player loved by the fans, Balde recently interacted with supporters via The Residency, and below are snippets of his Q&A with supporters.

Barcelona signed Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich last summer, with his experience and guidance for young players being one of the reasons the board prioritised his signing.

Balde confirmed his status as a mentor to the youngsters, stating: “Robert helps us and gives us a lot of advice. It’s a pleasure to share a dressing room with players like him. Every day you learn more and more. He helps you to become a better player.”

The hallowed halls of La Masia are known to ooze talent, and Balde fondly looked back at his time in the academy.

When asked to name his favorite memory from his years in the academy, the Spaniard answered: “When we all watched the first team games together, We used to celebrate like crazy.”

Balde went on to mention his familiarity with Lamine Yamal, who earned his first start for Barcelona against Cadiz previously and has been taking Spanish football by storm.

“We’ve known each other since we were at La Masia,” Balde replied.

On who he is closest with at the club, the defender replied: “Ansu Fati, but we are not friends, we are like brothers.”

Barcelona have been privileged to have a number of historic legends at the club. And when asked to name the greatest to represent the Blaugrana jersey, Balde unexpectedly replied: “Messi”.

When asked to select the player who had impressed him the most, the youngster named another Barcelona legend, replying: “Sergio Busquets”.

However, he also went on to name Thierry Henry as one of his favourite club legends.

Reflecting on his favourite memory as a Barcelona player, Balde answered: “Scoring my first goal, it was the same day we won La Liga… An incredible 2×1.”

The Spanish international also answered questions about his ambitions with the Blaugrana, stating: “Winning the Champions League.”

As for the objectives of the season for Barcelona, Balde explained: “We are Barça. We have to go for everything.”