La Real keeps track of Collado

Borja Santamaría
Donostia
Journalist

Alex Collado is one of the names that appear in the section of the future of the agenda of Robert
Olabe. The 21-year-old midfielder born in Sabadell is one of the most outstanding projects of the Barça youth team. After standing out in Barcelona B, with which he has been on the verge of promotion to Second, it is ruled out that he continues in the Barça subsidiary, so he could leave on loan. The Royal does not lose sight of him.

Txuri urdin's interest in Collado comes from afar. Last summer, Real asked about his situation and during the recently finished season he has been following his evolutions. There were even contacts to know first-hand their intentions for the coming season, although the decisive step, that of sitting down to negotiate, is not expected to arrive in the near future.

La Real has 30 footballers to start training on August 14 and may choose to try to lighten up some positions before launching into the market. Collado, meanwhile, could start the preseason with the Barça first team. The player is very pleased with Quique
Setien, although the continuity of the coach seems to depend on what happens in the Champions League.

Furthermore, the explosion of Riqui
Puig It seems to complicate the possibility of making a place for himself in the first team, so the footballer could opt for an exit. Villarreal and Celta have also asked about their situation, although the soccer player's preferred option is Real.

Barcelona would be open to negotiate a transfer or even a transfer, but always with the option to buy back. The footballer renewed his contract with the Barça club in 2018 for three seasons plus two optional ones. Barça wants to make that possibility effective, although the possibility of renewing his contract improving his conditions is also on the table before, in case he does not continue in the first team, find him a way out so that he can have minutes. Ultimately, they don't want to lose control of the player.

In the center or in band

Collado is a left-handed midfielder who preferably acts in the indoor position. Its characteristics are similar to those of Martin
Odegaard. He is an offensive player, with talent, arrival and imagination for the last pass.

At Barça B he has alternated that position with the right wing. With a changed leg, Collado It has the ability to draw diagonals and generate soccer inside. The continuity of the Norwegian is taken for granted, which would not have to close the door to a footballer of the profile of Collado with a view to a busy season.