Celtic loanee Alex Valle was one of a clutch of players inside the Bhoys dressing room who enjoyed winning their first piece of silverware against Rangers last weekend.
Coming off the bench in extra time, the La Masia product got a taste of the Hampden pressure cooker before his side defeated Rangers in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the Premier Sports Cup.
Overall, Alex Valle has made 13 appearances for Celtic since his summer loan move, registering four assists in an impressive opening period characterised by his powerful nature on the left flank.
While uncertainty over Greg Taylor’s Celtic future continues to do the rounds, rumours that Valle could return to Barcelona prematurely in January were shot down by Brendan Rodgers as the defender develops in Glasgow’s east end.
Now, the 20-year-old has spoken about where his career trajectory could lead following his part in another momentous day for all concerned with his loan club.
Alex Valle drops some insight on his Celtic future
Speaking on Cadena SER, Valle made it clear that Barcelona has always been his home, but he is ‘very happy’ with the way his spell at Celtic has turned out so far and he is in no rush to get carried away with what the future may hold.
He stated: “Both myself and the team in general are in a very good dynamic. I am very happy, and I think the team is spectacular. It’s a great prize to end the year.
Barca has always been my home. This would be my eleventh season, so I have a special affection for it. In the end, these are football circumstances and everyone does what they can.
I am very grateful for everything that has happened to me and is happening to me in my life. I follow the present and I enjoy it, what happens next will be what has to happen.”
Alex Valle has achieved an important career milestone at Celtic
Regardless of where his future lies, Valle won his first trophy in senior football at Celtic against Rangers last weekend, which is an important milestone for any player looking to establish themselves.
Despite the money to be made as a player, silverware is what you look back on at the end of your career once all is said and done.
Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup final victory over Rangers will become a match for the memory books. Admittedly, the occasion was one supporters would’ve experienced an emotional rollercoaster watching, but the end result is all that matters.
Valle has shown promise on the left flank this term, and playing a part in domestic success will only fuel his appetite for more trophies before a definitive decision on his future comes to light.
