FC Barcelona has officially extended Alex Valle’s contract until 2026, with an option for two additional seasons.
The 20-year-old left-back, who impressed during the preseason, will spend the next two years on loan at Celtic Football Club.
Valle’s new contract secures his future with Barcelona, but the club has decided to loan him to Celtic until June 30, 2025.
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Valle’s loan move to Celtic: What it means for his future
This move follows two previous loan spells in Spain, where he played for UD Levante and FC Andorra.
Despite showing promise, especially as a makeshift right-back during the preseason, Barcelona chose to send him out on loan again, given the depth in their defensive lineup.
Barcelona’s decision not to include a purchase option in the deal suggests they see Valle as a long-term asset.
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▶ Álex Valle extends Barça contract to 2026, with the option to two further seasons, and goes on loan to Celtic Football Club until 30 June 2025.
The loan to Celtic offers Valle the chance to gain valuable experience and regular playing time at a top club, which could be crucial for his development.
The renewal of Valle’s contract also comes with an increase in his release clause and wages, signalling Barcelona’s confidence in his potential.
With his contract now running until 2026, Valle will have the opportunity to prove himself at Celtic before potentially returning to fight for a place in Barcelona’s first team.
