Jorge Mendes Backs Alejandro Balde to Become the World's Best Left Back

Alejandro Balde's agent Jorge Mendes has revealed that Barcelona rejected offers from top clubs to keep the talented left back, and has tipped him to become the best in the world in his position.

Jorge Mendes, the agent of Barcelona's promising left back Alejandro Balde, has expressed his conviction that the 20-year-old will go on to become the world's best in his position. In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Mendes revealed that Barcelona had turned down lucrative offers from other top clubs to retain Balde's services, ultimately leading to the player signing a contract extension.

“Barça rejected offers from big teams for Balde and so he renewed,” Mendes disclosed, highlighting the club's determination to hold onto their prized asset. Mendes' admiration for Balde's abilities is evident, and he has no doubts about the youngster's potential for greatness. “There is no doubt for me, he will be the best left back in the world,” Mendes confidently predicted.