The last few days have surely been difficult for Julian Alvarez. Arriving at this semi-final against Arsenal with ankle discomfort, the Argentinian had a lot of trouble against the Gunners, not being able to make the difference against the London team, before leaving the pitch shortly after the hour mark, injured and unable to continue playing. At the same time, there are a lot of rumors regarding his future and a possible transfer to FC Barcelona.
It must be said that it is the main priority of the Spanish champion to strengthen the offensive sector, while Lewandowski should leave, or occupy a replacement role in the event of extension. And it’s reciprocal, since Barça also has the favors of the Argentine striker. Only, as indicated Mundo Deportivothe 2022 world champion will have homework to do…
FC Barcelona sets its maximum budget
The media thus indicates that these next few days will be decisive, and that the Blaugranas hope to resolve this matter before La Araña going to the World Cup. FC Barcelona is waiting for Julian Alvarez – under contract until 2030 in Madrid – to step up and take the initiative. Barça hopes that the striker will express his desire to leave with Atlético management which is anything but selling at the moment. If there is no clear position from Alvarez internally, it will be very complicated for Barça to recruit him.
In addition, according to information from the Catalan newspaper, FC Barcelona has set a maximum price for Julian Alvarez. Barcelona decision-makers therefore have a ceiling of 100 million euros for this operation; an amount quite far from what Atlético could expect, clearly in a position of strength in this matter for the moment. Hence Barça’s desire to see Julian Alvarez move things aside…
