Celtic’s squad continues to grow stronger with every game.
This progress isn’t only due to Brendan Rodgers elevating players’ performances; the recruitment at Parkhead has also been exceptional.
From Celtic hero Ange Postecoglou to the return of Brendan Rodgers, the club’s transfer moves have fueled its dominance and raised performance levels even further.
Among Celtic’s summer signings was loanee Alex Valle, arriving with a strong reputation from Barcelona and plenty of promise.
This was a thrilling acquisition for the Scottish champions, and even before the holiday season, Valle is already pushing Greg Taylor for a place in the starting lineup.
Celtic delivered a dominant performance against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday, sparking debate over who should start at left-back.
Rodgers ultimately chose Taylor, but this doesn’t take away from Valle’s impressive form, which has already turned heads—and Barcelona are closely watching his progress.
Barcelona may be eyeing Alex Valle as a potential back-up left-back option.
While there’s still a long season ahead, Valle has made a strong start at Celtic, and if he keeps it up, it could pave the way for a clear path forward in his career.
Naturally, Celtic would love to secure Valle on a permanent basis, but his performances could earn him a spot in Barcelona’s squad next season.
According to Spanish outlet Sport 45, Barcelona is closely monitoring Valle’s progress in Glasgow as they consider strengthening their left-back options.
The report highlights that the 20-year-old, yet to debut for Barcelona’s senior team, is “performing well” for Celtic.
While Alejandro Balde is Barcelona’s clear first choice at left-back, their hopes to sign Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich on a free transfer may not materialize.
Valle’s season stats for Celtic reflect his impact on the team.
He first made a statement in Celtic’s September victory over St Johnstone, delivering a brilliant assist. Since then, his playing time has steadily increased across all competitions, with some fans feeling he deserves the regular starting role at left-back.
According to WhoScored, Valle has earned an impressive overall rating of 7.10, with a standout 7.51 rating in the Scottish Premiership.