Barcelona doesn't give up on Julián Álvarez

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16/08/26 17:00:00

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Julián Álvarez has become the piece that can unlock the entire transfer market of Atlético de Madrid. The red and white club has invested over 80 million euros in their first signings, but their departures remain stalled, and the need to generate income is beginning to influence the planning designed by Mateu Alemany and Diego Simeone.

According to reports from Sport, the club intended to finance the new signings through the sales of Thiago Almada, Alexander Sorloth, José María Giménez, and Matteo Ruggeri. None of these deals has been finalized yet, and if the situation does not change after the World Cup, the Argentine forward could become the most decisive economic solution.

Julián Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid's last resort

The most advanced move is Thiago Almada's return to River Plate. There is an agreement to sell 50% of his rights for around 20 million euros, but the announcement has been delayed while the player finishes his participation in the World Cup.

The amount would ease financial burdens but would not entirely address Atlético de Madrid's needs. The club also aims to bring in a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, a top-level center-back, and another striker if Sorloth eventually leaves.

The Norwegian was supposed to be the major secondary sale of the summer. The sporting direction is demanding around 40 million euros, but negotiations with Juventus have not come to fruition, and their offers to several Premier League teams have not led to a definitive proposal either.

Ruggeri remains on Juventus' radar, depending on a potential departure of Andrea Cambiaso. Giménez, due to age and physical condition, also does not guarantee a sufficient economic return to support the ambitious reconstruction of the squad.

All this puts Julián Álvarez at the forefront. The forward is 26 years old, under contract until June 2030, with a release clause of 500 million euros, although his market value currently stands at around 100 million euros.

FC Barcelona maintains its offer and avoids an auction

The newspaper Sport reveals that FC Barcelona is assessing the situation patiently. Joan Laporta has confirmed a significant proposal but also warned that it will not remain active indefinitely or increase due to market pressures.

In the blaugrana club, they believe that the deadlock in the rojiblanco sales will eventually force Mateu Alemany to negotiate. The objective is to avoid an artificial bidding war and maintain the financial conditions already communicated to the Madrid-based club.

Arsenal is also monitoring the striker's situation, although Barcelona sees these movements as a strategy to drive up the price. Barça's stance is not to compete against itself and wait for the rival's financial needs to escalate.

The forward's will may be decisive

The most favorable factor for Barça would be the player's choice. As presented, Julián Álvarez prioritizes wearing the blaugrana colors and would be willing to wait until both clubs find a satisfactory solution.

His arrival would be one of the biggest moves in the LaLiga market. The Argentine would bring mobility, pressure, associative ability, goals, and offer a long-term solution for the attacking midfield.

For Atlético, losing their main offensive reference would be a significant sporting blow. However, a sale exceeding 100 million euros would enable them to balance registrations, complete several signings, and tackle the season with more financial leeway.

The upcoming week could be decisive once the World Cup concludes. If Almada, Sorloth, Ruggeri, and Giménez remain in the squad, holding onto the resistance of Atlético de Madrid will prove much harder.

Therefore, the future of Julián Álvarez depends on the sales that Atlético de Madrid manages to finalize. While the colchonero club seeks alternatives to prevent his departure, FC Barcelona remains calm and trusts that the market will eventually bring the striker closer to their major goal in LaLiga.

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