FC Barcelona’s fantastic start to the season – 8 victories in 8 official matches – as well as the monstrous performances of Raphinha in the number 9 position have somewhat calmed the rumors around Julián Álvarez. If the Argentinian’s future has unleashed passions throughout the summer, the first weeks of competition have made many supporters see that their favorite club perhaps does not need the Atlético player.
For his part, the player has resumed competition with the Colchoneros, even if physical problems prevent him from really continuing, and has still not scored in four appearances under the red and white tunic for the moment. This summer, the Catalan press insisted that FC Barcelona was going to go on the attack again from the winter transfer window, not wanting to abandon the Argentine international to his fate in Madrid. But what about today?
Barça will not try anything
Deco, sporting director of Barça, spoke on this subject in an interview with A.S. at the Portugal Football Summit. And he notably explained that the club will not try anything for Julián Álvarez. “The Julian file has nothing to do with Raphinha. This season, a really different player, Robert Lewandowski, left, he is the best number 9. Robert gave everything for Barça, he gave us titles, but we needed to change, and he also needed change. The idea was to bring in a very mobile number 9, who could combine, and Julian was one of them. This was not possible, even though we made an offer. Their club always said he wouldn’t be sold, so we looked at other options. (…) The Gabriel Jesus option was perfect for us”first launched the Portuguese.
“Julian, it’s in the past. We must look forward now. We are happy with what is happening. I hope he is doing well too, that he is helping his club, that’s the goal.”concluded the sports director, therefore putting an end to this file. There will therefore be no Julián Álvarez soap opera this winter…
