We thought the transfer was impossible, but the more the weeks pass, the more FC Barcelona can begin to dream of Julian Alvarez. Eager to enlist a new scorer for the post-Lewandowski era, the Catalan sports management had made the Argentine his perfect successor, although Atlético de Madrid did not intend to let go of their offensive jewel to a direct competitor. And if its price of around 120 million euros could slow down Barça, the latest news clearly goes in the direction of the Blaugrana club.
Asked about his future at a press conference Monday evening, Julian Alvarez admitted to being tired of having to “going out all the time to clarify or deny things. I don’t give importance to what is said on social networks because it takes on enormous proportions, so I concentrate on what I can do on the ground.without saying more about the rumors, while he was questioned about a potential contact between him and the Catalan coach, Hansi Flick.
A first offer around €70 million
But this Tuesday, El Chiringuito dropped a bombshell by explaining that Julian Alvarez would have informed Atlético de Madrid that he wanted to leave the club next summer… and that he wanted to continue his career at FC Barcelona. The Spanish media specifies that there are currently initial contacts between all parties, via intermediaries, to discuss the figures and the requests of the Colchoneros. In addition, Barça would consider a first offer around 70 million euros to convince Atlético.
Nothing is excluded in this deal, including the integration of players from the Catalan squad, since some of them are of interest to Madrid management. A file which is already shaping up to be the big soap opera of this next summer transfer window, as we learn that another star is wanted by FC Barcelona for next summer: Marc Cucurella. The name of the Chelsea full-back has recently been circulating in the Catalan offices and is appreciated internally, but he will also have to convince the Blues. The summer therefore promises to be hectic at Barça, which has made Alvarz and Cucurella its first two priorities of the summer.
