Marcos Alonso is set to leave Barcelona as a free agent this summer once his contract expires. The decision comes after a season where the Spaniaed played limited minutes due to a back injury. Alonso's playing time was restricted to just 299 minutes across seven games this season.

Alejandro Balde has been the preferred starter for Xavi, with loanee Joao Cancelo as the main backup for the leftback role this season. However, Alonso, who made 37 appearances last season and showcased versatility by playing as a left-back and even as a centre-back, is expected to stay in Spain.

There are reports linking Alonso to Atletico Madrid, where he has allegedly reached an agreement with Diego Simeone's side. However, nothing has been officially confirmed yet. This potential move would complete a journey through Spain's top three clubs for Alonso, having started in Real Madrid's academy before briefly featuring for the senior team in 2010.