Alex Valle, currently playing as an understudy to Greg Taylor at Celtic, has hinted through an Instagram post that he expects to stay at Celtic for the rest of the season, despite speculation about a recall by Barcelona. The post included a picture from a recent match and a caption saying 'see you next year'.

Alex Valle, a 20-year-old defender, is currently on loan at Celtic from Barcelona. Initially, there were concerns about a potential early recall to Barcelona in the January transfer window due to his good form. Nevertheless, reports from Spain suggest that Barcelona is satisfied with his development at Celtic and has no plans to recall him early. Valle reportedly joined Celtic to gain regular game time, considering Alejandro Balde is the first-choice left-back at Barcelona. It is noted that Celtic does not have a purchase option for Valle, which may complicate efforts to secure him on a permanent deal in the summer.

Reports from Spain indicated that Barcelona, the leaders of La Liga, were contemplating the possibility of recalling Alex Valle from his season-long loan at Celtic in January. Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, mentioned that he was not aware of these reports and anticipated that Valle would complete the season in Glasgow as originally planned. Valle has made a notable impact at Celtic, offering competition for Greg Taylor and enjoying his experience both on and off the pitch.

Before finalizing his loan to Celtic, Valle renewed his contract with Barcelona until 2026, with an option for two more seasons, as his previous contract ended in the summer of 2025. This renewal ensures that the player will remain with Barcelona next year, and in the event the club decides to sell him, the player will not leave as a free agent. The Catalan club also secures the ownership of a left-back with great potential and a resource in a position that is always difficult to find in the market. The Scottish club did not sign any clause for a future purchase.