- After a two-year stint with Barcelona, Marcos Alonso is set to depart from the Catalan club on a free transfer following the culmination of the current season. The 33-year-old defender faced a challenging season plagued by injuries, sidelining him from La Liga matches since October due to a back problem sustained in December.
Alonso made a significant impact in his debut season at Barcelona, joining from Chelsea in 2022. He featured in 37 matches across all competitions, contributing to the club’s La Liga triumph. Initially signing a one-year contract, he extended his stay until the summer of 2024 with a new deal in January of the following year.
Despite his efforts to overcome injuries, renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano suggests that Alonso’s time at Camp Nou is drawing to a close due to his persistent fitness issues. In a bid to leave Barcelona on a positive note, Alonso, recently recovered from injury, was included on the bench for the 1-0 La Liga victory against Las Palmas on March 30.
Barcelona’s upcoming fixture sees them facing PSG in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, with the first leg scheduled for April 10 in Paris under the guidance of manager Xavi.
