Barcelona Changes Its Focus with Julián Álvarez

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19/08/26 21:00:00

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old Argentine forward, maintains his intention to leave Atlético de Madrid to become the big signing for FC Barcelona this summer. Following a meeting between Deco and his representative, Fernando Hidalgo, the plan now is to negotiate directly with the rojiblanco club, while Barça prepares an offer of around €120 million.

The player will rejoin Atlético's training when appropriate and will avoid making public statements. His next step will be to first speak with Diego Pablo Simeone and then with the club's management to internally communicate his desire to leave and that his chosen destination is Barcelona.

Julián Álvarez changes plan to leave Atlético de Madrid

The change in strategy was decided after the meeting held in Madrid between Deco and Fernando Hidalgo. The goal is to move away from public pressure and convey directly to Atlético de Madrid Julián Álvarez's willingness to change teams.

The rojiblanco position has not changed so far. Both Simeone and Miguel Ángel Gil Marín have shown opposition to parting ways with a forward who is under contract until June 30, 2030 and whose market value currently stands at €100 million.

The player's circle believes there was a commitment to consider his departure if a suitable economic proposal arose. However, Atlético has already rejected several approaches during this transfer window and considers the conditions proposed so far to be insufficient.

Julian also holds significant sporting weight within the squad. He reached 100 official matches with Atlético during the last season, tallying 46 goals and 16 assists since his arrival from Manchester City in the summer of 2024.

FC Barcelona prepares an offer close to €120 million

The other necessary move will have to come from FC Barcelona. The initial Barça proposal did not reach €100 million, and subsequently, the club hit that figure but failed to change Atlético's stance.

Now, the amount that could be put on the table would be around €120 million. The increase aims to support Julián's personal request and initiate negotiations, which Atlético has so far refused to engage in.

He remains Barça's main target

Barça considers the Argentine their main target to strengthen the attack after the departure of Robert Lewandowski. The operation would also have a direct impact on LaLiga, transferring one of the highest-rated forwards in the competition between two direct rivals.

The challenge remains in convincing Atlético. The Madrid club signed Julian in 2024 to a six-season contract and is not under any contractual urgency to negotiate during this transfer market.

The next steps will, therefore, be internal and financial. Julián Álvarez will need to once again communicate his desire to leave to Atlético, and Barça will have to turn their interest into an offer close to €120 million. If neither of these approaches alters the positions of Miguel Ángel Gil and Simeone, the transfer will remain blocked as August progresses.

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