The transfer window has not yet started. But Julian Alvarez (26 years old) is already establishing himself as the big star of this 2026 summer market. European champion, PSG has been interested in his signature for several months. Sunday, Sport also explained that the Ile-de-France leaders spoke with the player’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, to present their project and above all to double the competition. It was also made clear that Paris is willing to make a substantial offer for the Spider. However, some French media have indicated that the residents of the Parc des Princes were cooled by the attitude of the Argentinian, who is very uncertain about his future. At the same time, Arsenal also advanced their pawns.
Yesterday, A.S. revealed that the Gunners are prepared to make a second move for the Argentina international. Better, they would be willing to go up to €150 million to recruit the attacker. Finally, FC Barcelona is also in the race. Several Spanish publications also assure that the Culés are the former Manchester City player’s preference this summer. A few days ago, the Blaugranas made a first offer of €70 million + Ferran Torres. She was repelled by the Colchoneros. But at the end of last week, the FCB came back with a proposal of €100 million according to the Catalan press. Except that Atlético de Madrid, which offered an extension to its player, came out of silence publicly to deny all the information and above all to denounce Barça’s practices.
A pact between Alvarez and Atlético
Then, President Enrique Cerezo hit the nail on the head with a statement. “Julián Álvarez is an Atlético de Madrid player, and not just for this season, but for many others. We continually work to bring the best players to our team. And until August, when La Liga starts, there is still plenty of time to look for them, see them and recruit them. We had a very good season and we are really able to prepare for the next one. As signings take place, they will be announced. » A firm position from the boss of the Colchoneros. But behind the scenes, new revelations have been made on this thorny issue, in particular on the promise made by the Madrilenians to the player.
El Chiringuito thus reveals that Atlético is aware of everything that is happening between Julian Alvarez and Barça since last February. Gil Marin, General Director of Atlético, asked the player to remain professional until the end of the season and promised him at that time that he would help him join FC Barcelona this summer. The Spanish broadcast adds that Mateu Alemany (football director) was made aware of everything that was said during the exchange between the Argentine’s agent and the Culés. Finally, Julian Alvarez also communicated to Gil Marin ten days ago his wish to sign with the Culés. The Argentinian and his entourage want tensions to ease between Barça and Atlético for the good of all. But he will not hesitate to speak out to publicly admit his wish to sign for Barça if he deems it necessary at one point or another. If Atlético keeps its promise, there is no reason to come to this. And we can think that this will be the case since the Madrilenians are already looking for a No. 9 to replace Julian Alvarez, who is already negotiating his contract with the Barcelonans.
