Barcelona on Alert as La Liga Clubs Eye Ex-Starlet
Barcelona Keeps Tabs on Former Starlet as La Liga Clubs Circle
Barcelona is keeping a close eye on former academy product Angel Alarcon, as two La Liga clubs have reportedly expressed interest in the 20-year-old attacker.
Alarcon, who showed promise during his brief stint with Barcelona’s first team in the 2022-23 season, left for Portuguese giants FC porto in the summer. Despite his early potential, a series of injuries hampered his progress, leading to his departure.
Though, Alarcon has yet to make his debut for Porto’s senior squad and has been relegated to the B team.This situation has caught the attention of Mallorca and Getafe, both of whom are reportedly keen on bringing the La Masia graduate back to Spain during the upcoming winter transfer window, according to Record (via Mundo Deportivo).
Barcelona,which retained 50% of Alarcon’s rights as part of the summer transfer,will be closely monitoring the situation. It remains unclear whether Mallorca or Getafe are pursuing a permanent transfer or a loan deal for the young attacker.
Alarcon’s potential return to La Liga could present an interesting opportunity for both the player and Barcelona. A prosperous loan spell could help him regain his form and confidence, while Barcelona could benefit from his future development and potential resale value.
Barcelona Keeps Tabs on Returning Starlet as La Liga Clubs Circle
Barcelona remains invested in the future of former academy product Angel Alarcon despite his recent sojourn to Portugal. The 20-year-old attacker, who briefly tasted first-team football with Barcelona during the 2022-23 season, joined Portuguese giants FC Porto in the summer. Though, a string of injuries has seen him relegated to Porto’s B team, igniting interest from La Liga clubs.
According to Record (via Mundo Deportivo), both Mallorca and Getafe are keen on bringing the La Masia graduate back to Spain during the January transfer window. While the nature of these overtures – permanent transfer or loan – remains unclear, Barcelona will undoubtedly be watching the situation closely.
having retained 50% of Alarcon’s rights as part of the summer transfer, Barcelona could benefit from his future development and potential resale value. A accomplished loan spell in La Liga could be the catalyst for Alarcon to regain his form and confidence, ultimately benefiting all parties involved.
