Alejandro Balde's Dream Comes True At Barcelona

FC Barcelona president Juan Laporta )kiri) and Alejandro Balde. (photo: twitter @fcbarcelona)

JAKARTA - Alejandro Balde, the FC Barcelona striker, has finally extended his contract until the end of June 2028. He entered into an agreement witnessed by Barca President Joan Laporta, Rafa Yuste's First Vice President, and Sports Director Deco.

"I have made my dream come true and only have words of gratitude to everyone who has helped make it happen," Alejandro Balde said after signing his contract extension. He signed this contract at an event at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

𝐇𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲! 🏎️🕷️❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/k3EiDmTIyM

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 21, 2023

He's here to stay! pic.twitter.com/k3EiDmtiyM

Then, on the field Tito Vilanova, Balde signed a traditional banner to be sold for auction by the Barunga Foundation, and posed for a photo wearing a T-shirt that reads 2028... And he was also given a Bar fire card by Laporta.

"He is a player who has Bar hala in him, in his blood, and he knows what it means to represent this club. This is a historic day for confirming that the original player from Bar Totala will be part of the first team," Laporta was quoted as saying on the Catalan club's website.

Balde couldn't hide his joy either. "When you're little, you dream of playing for the first team. You know it's a difficult journey, but that's your goal. I'm happy that not everyone has the opportunity to go through that dream. I hope to keep doing what I've been doing until now or better, because I'm still very young. I'm 19 years old, and I still have a lot to learn," said Balde.

Balde first joined FC Barcelona in 2011 and has since climbed to the ranks of young players, until finally becoming a reliable defense player on the left at the highest level.