Álex Valle, the promising 20-year-old left-back from Barcelona, has reportedly signed a one-year contract extension with the Catalan club, securing his stay until 2026. Valle, who spent the previous season on loan at Levante UD, is now expected to join Celtic on a loan deal for the 2024/25 season.
Celtic have been actively searching for a left-back throughout the summer, initially targeting Liverpool’s Owen Beck and Wolves’ Hugo Bueno. With both deals falling through, Valle has emerged as a top target for the Scottish giants as they aim to strengthen their defensive options before the transfer window closes on Friday.
Valle’s Impressive Loan Spell and Its Impact
During his time at Levante, Valle gained significant experience in Spain’s Segunda División, making regular appearances and catching the eye with his performances. Barcelona views him as a valuable long-term asset and is keen for him to continue his development through regular first-team football, a prospect that Celtic can offer.
Potential Impact for Celtic and Valle
According to reports from DeportivoMundo, Valle is set to join Celtic early next week, providing him with an opportunity to integrate into Brendan Rodgers’ squad before the start of the season. His arrival would address a key area of need for Celtic, offering both depth and competition at left-back.
For Valle, this move represents a critical step in his career, offering a platform to showcase his abilities on a larger stage. For Celtic, it’s an opportunity to enhance their defensive lineup with a talented young player, poised to make an impact in both the Scottish Premiership and European competitions.
🏴🟢⚪️ | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 @CelticFC 𝐆𝐄𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒/𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍
🇪🇸 𝐀́𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞 (𝟐𝟎𝐲)
🌐 LB
↕️ 1.78m
🌟 Potential: 8.9/10– Ball Control
– Pace
– Dribbling
– Defensive Work Rate
– Agility
– CrossingAfter a loan at UD Levante 🇪🇸 , Álex made the… pic.twitter.com/kFOnAwtOVe
— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) August 25, 2024
