Barcelona revive interest in €30m-rated Juventus defender; move dependent on Alejandro Balde – report

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Barcelona have renewed their interest in Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, according to Calciomercato, as reported by Barca Universal. The Catalan club are monitoring the Italy international, valued at around €30 million by Juventus, and under contract until June 2029. Cambiaso's versatility is seen as an attractive option for Barcelona, particularly given Hansi Flick's preference for defenders comfortable in possession.

A potential move for Cambiaso is linked to the future of Alejandro Balde, who is currently out of favour at Barcelona. Roma are considering a January loan move for Balde with an option to buy, and Juventus have previously shown interest in him. However, there have been no formal negotiations between Barcelona and Juventus for either full-back.

Cambiaso's ability to operate on either flank and his attacking instincts could provide squad depth for Barcelona. However, spending €30 million on him would be justified only if Barça could recoup a similar amount from Balde's sale. Hansi Flick already has versatile full-backs in Joao Cancelo and Xavi Espart, so adding Cambiaso would need to bring significant improvement.