BOMBSHELL: Deco, in Madrid to sign Julián Álvarez

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The transfer market of FC Barcelona is heating up, and it seems that they have finally decided to go for Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward from Atlético de Madrid, as they have scheduled an imminent meeting with his agent, Fernando Hidalgo. Deco and João Amaral will travel to Madrid to review the strategy before the end of August.

The meeting could take place between this Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday in a location away from the public eye. The meeting does not imply that a deal is close, but it confirms that the Barcelona sports management has not ruled out an operation they consider a priority.

Deco will review the roadmap with Julián Álvarez's agent

The purpose of the summit is to analyze existing obstacles, keep the parties coordinated, and determine the player's potential moves. Barcelona sees Julían Álvarez's willingness as important, but acknowledges that this willingness does not obligate the club owning his rights to negotiate.

The Argentine has a contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 30, 2030. Furthermore, his release clause is set at €500 million, a sum that allows the red and white entity to have full control over any possible exit.

The Atlético's stance remains firm. The club has not initiated formal negotiations and considers Álvarez a key piece of their squad. The institutional relationship with Barça also complicates an agreement between two teams that will directly compete for national titles.

The meeting with Fernando Hidalgo will, therefore, serve to assess whether there is any way to alter that scenario. The goal is not to finalize transfer figures but to prepare a joint response in case Atlético changes its stance in the final weeks of the transfer window.

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Deco and Joao Amaral, in Madrid: last attempt to sign Julián Álvarez

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— Jijantes FC (@JijantesFC) August 4, 2026

Atlético de Madrid retains control of the operation

FC Barcelona's main argument is Julián Álvarez's willingness to consider changing teams. The Barcelona offices believe that a clear request from the forward could increase pressure, but they acknowledge that the contract signed until 2030 limits the room for maneuver.

Álvarez currently has an estimated market value of €120 million. The forward joined Atlético in 2024 from Manchester City, and during his first season in Madrid, he played 54 matches, scored 29 goals, and provided 7 assists.

These stats explain why the red and white club does not consider letting him go without a proposal that alters their sporting planning. Barcelona also does not yet have an agreement between clubs or a negotiable price below the release clause set by Atlético.

The Argentine impresses completely at Barça

Joan Laporta and Deco have decided to keep the operation ongoing as long as there is a chance to progress. The sports management believes the forward can lead the attack for several seasons and does not want to abandon the goal before exploring all available options.

The next significant moment will be on August 10, the date set for Julián Álvarez to return to Atlético's training after his vacation. Until then, the meeting with his agent will allow Barcelona to define the next steps and assess whether the player should intervene again to try to unlock the transfer.

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