Chelsea offers 150 million for Julián Álvarez and puts pressure on FC Barcelona

Chelsea enters the fight with FC Barcelona to secure the signing of Julián Álvarez.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 15 Nov 2025 | 18.00
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Chelsea offers 150 million for Julián Álvarez and puts pressure on FC Barcelona
Chelsea offers 150 million for Julián Álvarez and puts pressure on FC Barcelona

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Julián Álvarez has become one of the most sought-after names in European football, and his future is once again a topic of debate after it was revealed that Chelsea is preparing a historic proposal close to 150 million for his transfer.

The Argentine striker, who is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until 2030, continues to show an exceptional level that places him among the most influential attackers of the moment and fuels the interest of clubs like FC Barcelona, which has been observing his performance for months.

Julián Álvarez sparks an unexpected bidding war

The season of Julián Álvarez has been outstanding, with nine goals and five assists between club and national team, figures that reinforce his profile as a complete forward, capable of influencing almost every phase of the offensive game.

From his breakthrough at River Plate to his maturity at Manchester City, the Argentine has shown a constant progression. Even when he was a substitute behind Erling Haaland for periods, his numbers continued to grow significantly.

This impact has also caught the attention of FC Barcelona, which sees in him a forward capable of leading a long-term project, although their finances make it practically impossible to compete with the big budgets of the Premier League.

Chelsea prepares a record offensive

Chelsea wants to outmaneuver any other club and plans to offer around 150 million to secure the transfer of Julián Álvarez, a figure that could become one of the highest in the club's history, as reported by Flashscore.

The idea is to convince the forward by leveraging the presence of his compatriot Enzo Fernández, an important figure in the locker room and one of the leaders of the sporting project.

However, Atlético de Madrid is unsure whether to negotiate. Although such a high offer is tempting, losing such a decisive player could represent a difficult sporting blow to replace.

A signing that would generate a domino effect

The signing of Julián Álvarez could trigger chain movements, as Chelsea currently has eight forwards in the squad, opening the door to immediate departures if the investment materializes.

The London team has shown in recent transfer windows that it is willing to constantly revamp its squad, although this strategy has attracted criticism for the lack of sporting stability. Another move of such magnitude would increase the pressure on the board.

Meanwhile, FC Barcelona remains attentive to any opportunity, and although it could offer 150 million for Julián Álvarez, it would need to sell players to have registration space and comply with financial fair play regulations.

A forward who changes projects

At Atlético, the presence of Julián Álvarez has been crucial since his arrival. His ability to play alongside Alexander Sorloth or Antoine Griezmann makes him a very valuable tactical asset.

In addition, his overall records—across clubs, national teams, and different competitions—show an ultra-competitive forward with over 60 goals in domestic leagues and nearly 20 with the Argentine national team.

The Atlético board knows that such high offers will rarely come, but they also acknowledge that losing the Argentine could directly affect the team's performance.

Final decision: Julián Álvarez will set the market's course

The future of Julián Álvarez will also depend on his willingness. The Argentine avoids talking about transfers during the season and prefers to focus on his performance before a year marked by the World Cup.

One thing is certain: the interest from Chelsea, the attention from FC Barcelona, and the potential figure of 150 million place him as one of the main protagonists of the upcoming transfer market.

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