OFFICIAL: Alex Collado Joins Granada On Loan

Written by Patrick Echatah

Spanish giants Barcelona confirmed on Thursday they have agreed a deal that will see Alex Collado spend the rest of the 2021-22 season on loan at Granada.

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Collado has been training with the first team but has been unable to play for Barcelona as he was not registered for either the first team or Barca B..

Over the summer, the 22-year-old came close to joining Sheffield United, but a prospective loan transfer fell through on deadline day.

Collado has had a difficult time, but he now appears to be ready for a fresh challenge in Granada, where he will hopefully get some game time.

Collado will be trying to make an impression in the second half of the season, and his future at Barcelona under Xavi isn’t ruled out.

The winger has previously stated that the new coach values him and that he will return to the club in July. Collado’s current deal with Barcelona is set to expire in July 2023.

Meanwhile…

Memphis Depay has been ruled out of action for Barcelona after suffering a hamstring injury against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

The Netherlands international played the whole 90 minutes at the Allianz Arena but is now set for a spell on the sidelines.

Memphis will join Jordi Alba on Barca’s lengthy injury list. The left-back had to go off against Bayern and will also miss the next few weeks.

Sergi Roberto has undergone successful surgery in Finland for a thigh injury, according to Barcelona. The 29-year-old has yet to be given a return date, although rumors claim he will be out for four months.

(barcablaugranes)

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