Barcelona turns the page, farewell to Julián Álvarez

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward for Atlético de Madrid, is no longer on FC Barcelona's transfer radar after the attempt made during the summer transfer window. Deco confirmed on Thursday at the Portugal Football Summit that the Catalan club considers that avenue closed and will focus on other alternatives.

Barça even made a proposal of 100 million euros in six installments for the Argentine, but Atlético refused to negotiate his departure. Álvarez remains tied to the red and white team until June 30, 2030, with a release clause of 500 million euros.

🚨 Deco speaks out after NO signing JULIÁN: “Julián is IN THE PAST”

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Deco deems the signing of Julián Álvarez closed

Deco explained that Julián Álvarez fit the profile sought by FC Barcelona after Robert Lewandowski's departure. The sports management wanted to incorporate a forward with mobility and the ability to participate outside the box, qualities that made the Argentine one of the priorities of the summer.

However, the operation was blocked by Atlético de Madrid's stance. The Madrid club stated on several occasions that they were not willing to sell the player and even publicly asserted that they would not entertain offers of 150 or 200 million euros.

The contractual situation reinforced this position. Álvarez signed with Atlético in 2024 from Manchester City on a six-season contract. Since then, he has surpassed 100 matches in the red and white shirt, reaching 49 goals and 17 assists before the start of this season.

During the last World Cup, the forward expressed his intention to explore an exit, but Atlético stood firm. Even after the transfer window closed, Álvarez continued to attract attention due to the support of the red and white fans. In the recent derby against Real Madrid, he went from being booed to also receiving applause.

FC Barcelona finds alternative in Gabriel Jesus

After ruling out Julián Álvarez, FC Barcelona revised its plans in the final hours of the transfer window. Deco acknowledged that Gabriel Jesus had not initially been one of the main names for the sports management, but his situation at Arsenal created an opportunity.

The Brazilian, 29 years old, arrived in Barcelona on September 1 for a sum close to €10 million and signed until 2029. The move allowed Barça to incorporate a forward with similar characteristics to what they sought when initiating talks about Álvarez.

Gabriel Jesus already scored for his new club in the Champions League. He netted against Feyenoord on September 9, just two minutes after coming on, in Barça's 5-1 victory.

No attempt to sign in upcoming windows

This changes the scenario from recent reports that once again linked the Argentine as a possible target for January or next summer. Deco publicly stated that the operation belongs to the past and that Barça must focus on the current squad.

The next step for Julián Álvarez involves regaining prominence at Atlético de Madrid after the international break. His contract until 2030, a €500 million release clause, and the new stance expressed by Barça currently diminish the chances of renegotiation between the two clubs in January.

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