Barcelona denies interest in Luis Suárez

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23/08/26 21:30:00

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Luis Suárez, a 28-year-old Colombian forward, is not currently a top priority for Barcelona's market, which is focusing on Julián Álvarez as their target to reinforce the attack. The Sporting CP player has a contract until 2030 with a buyout clause of 80 million euros.

Luis Suárez, an alternative that divides information

Suárez's name came to Barcelona's sports management office about two months ago when his representatives presented him as a potential option during a market meeting. However, as per the information provided by SPORT back then, the club did not progress in negotiations nor included the Colombian in its immediate alternatives.

Recent reports have changed regarding the forward. Cadena SER now indicates Suárez as a possible alternative if Barcelona fails to secure Julián Álvarez, although there have been no official contacts between the two clubs.

Suárez's performance justifies the interest in him. In his first season with Sporting, the Colombian scored 28 goals in 32 league matches, as reported by SER, while other sources tally 38 goals in all competitions during the 2025/26 season.

Sporting paid Almería 22.16 million euros fixed for Suárez in July 2025, plus an additional 5.26 million euros in variables, and tied him until 2030. The contract includes a release clause of 80 million euros, meaning any negotiation should start from that economic framework.

Julián Álvarez remains Barcelona's plan A

Barcelona's priority remains Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward who belongs to Atlético de Madrid. The Argentine has a contract until 2030, and the Madrid club has publicly expressed that they do not consider selling him.

Atlético rejected Barcelona's 100 million euros proposal, with various reports suggesting the Madrid entity demands around 150 million euros. Álvarez has expressed his desire to change clubs during the summer, keeping the situation open with an uncertain outcome.

Álvarez's status continues to influence any subsequent actions. He did not travel with Atlético to Marseille for the last preseason friendly, although his absence was due to his return after post-World Cup vacation.

Barcelona must now decide whether to persist with Álvarez or activate a plan B. Suárez has emerged as a possible alternative in recent reports, but there is yet no confirmation of negotiations between Barcelona and Sporting.

The next steps will depend on Álvarez's situation at Atlético in the coming days. While Atlético maintains its position, Barcelona keeps Álvarez as the first option and considers Suárez as a plan B if the primary plan gets blocked.

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