Barça continues to follow Julián Álvarez very closely despite difficulties in his recruitment, reports Sport. The Argentine striker, aged 25, remains a priority target to strengthen the club’s offensive sector, especially with the probable departure of Robert Lewandowski next summer. However, his transfer is far from simple: his release clause amounts to 500 million euros, his contract runs until 2030 and Atlético de Madrid, now under the management of the American fund Apollo Sports Capital, has significant financial resources to keep their player.
For the operation to be possible, several conditions must be met, including the player’s desire to join Barcelona and the Catalan club’s ability to finance a transfer estimated at around 100 million euros. The departure of Lewandowski would reduce the wage bill, but it would also be necessary to sell another renowned player to complete the necessary budget. Despite these constraints, Barça remains confident in its ability to bring together the necessary elements and does not rule out the possibility of recruiting Álvarez for the 2026-2027 season. The Albiceleste player had also responded to the rumor sending him to Barça.
