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Julián Álvarez remains a top priority in Barcelona's offensive planning. Although his current season at Atlético de Madrid is far from the level he displayed last season, in the Catalan city, they have continued to closely monitor his situation.
The Argentine forward still retains his international status, and despite his decrease in prominence in recent months, he continues to be considered a differential player.
Atlético sets a €200 million wall
Julián Álvarez is under contract with Atlético de Madrid, and the message from the rojiblanco circle is clear: the release clause is €200 million.
The figure aims to protect the Argentine star and send a strong warning to potential suitors. Despite his performance dip and occasional isolation during the season, the colchonero club still values him as one of the pillars of the project.
Barcelona understands that this amount is unattainable in the current context. However, they have not given up on the operation.
Barça's strategy: money plus players
FC Barcelona is preparing an alternative proposal. The initial offer would be around €70 million but accompanied by one or two players to reduce the total transfer cost.
Among the names that could enter the negotiation are Marc Casadó, Ansu Fati, and Eric García. The first of them is the frontrunner to be part of the exchange.
The inclusion of players would allow Barça to adjust the deal within its financial limits and simultaneously offer interesting profiles to reinforce the Atlético squad.

A complex negotiation ahead
The process will not be straightforward. Atlético will need to weigh whether accepting players in the deal is beneficial or if they maintain their stance of demanding a figure close to €200 million.
For Barcelona, the key will be to convince both the Madrid club and the player himself that the sporting project is appealing and competitive.
The summer promises tension between the two entities. Julián Álvarez is a persistent desire at Barça, but the economic gap is substantial. Creativity in the negotiation could make a difference in one of the potential major sagas of the transfer market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El plan del Barça para cerrar el fichaje de Julián Álvarez
