Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is wanted by Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid and Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal this summer.
The 34-year-old veteran defender has lost his place in the Barca first team this season to emerging prospect Alejandro Balde, who is set to commit his long-term future to the club.
Catalans could be set to part ways with Jordi Alba after 11 years
The attack-minded left-back first joined Barcelona from Valencia in 2012 for approximately $15m and has been a mainstay in the side for over a decade, making over 450 appearances for the Catalan giants.
However, Alba has seen his game time limited this season due to Balde’s fantastic form, and according to Mundo Deportivo journalist Ferran Martinez, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is keen on bringing the six-time La Liga winner to the Spanish capital this summer.
Jordi Alba mantiene su intención de cumplir su contrato en el Barça
Clubs han preguntado por su situación y están a la espera de ver cómo evoluciona su futuro
El Atlético, que busca lateral izquierdo, atento. También el Al-Hilal piensa en él, pero primero quiere cerrar a Messi https://t.co/X955MFlP9R
— Ferran Martínez (@martinezferran) May 18, 2023
Al-Hilal are also interested in the Spaniard’s services but according to Martinez, it would be Alba’s preference to stay at the Nou Camp and fight for his place.
