FC Barcelona no longer needs Julián Álvarez

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The FC Barcelona transfer market can now look at Julián Álvarez, 26-year-old forward from Atlético de Madrid with much less urgency. The Hansi Flick team reaches the break with seven wins in seven LaLiga matches, 31 goals scored, and an attack that is deciding games without needing a new reference.

The trend also continues in Europe. Barça opened the Champions League with a 5-1 against Feyenoord, raising their total to 36 goals in eight official matches between both competitions. These numbers decrease the sporting need for a large investment in another forward.

FC Barcelona finds goals within its squad

The main explanation lies with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. The Brazilian has amassed 12 goals and three assists in seven LaLiga games, after scoring a hat-trick in the 1-3 win against Sevilla. Lamine has seven goals and two assists in the league. Together, they have contributed to 19 of the team's 31 goals in LaLiga.

Added to them are the alternatives brought in during the summer. Gabriel Jesus has already scored in LaLiga and the Champions League, while players like Karim Adeyemi have also provided goals and assists from different offensive positions. Against Racing, for instance, Barça won 7-2 with goals shared between Cancelo, Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, and Lamine.

This distribution reduces one of the reasons that could justify an approach for Julián Álvarez: to add more goals. The Blaugrana side is averaging over four goals per game in LaLiga and the Champions League at the start of this season.

Julián Álvarez is no longer a priority for Barça

The Argentine's name was linked with FC Barcelona during the transfer window, but the operation was never straightforward due to Atlético de Madrid's stance. Joan Laporta himself recently explained that the Madrid team ended up ruling out a sale to Barça, even though the possibility of reaching an agreement had been explored before.

The sporting landscape has changed since then. While Álvarez remains at Atlético, Barça has found sufficient solutions for their attack without completing that operation. Additionally, the Argentine has had a physically conditioned start and has recorded 55 minutes in two LaLiga matches this season.

That doesn't make the player a less interesting option for the future. Álvarez can play as a forward and in deeper positions, but the current figures make presenting his signing as an immediate necessity challenging.

FC Barcelona can prioritize other operations

The beginning of the season allows for the rearranging of priorities. With 31 goals in seven matches, a perfect record in LaLiga, and a squad that has distributed offensive production among several players, investing a large sum in another attacker is no longer a sports obligation.

The upcoming transfer window will determine if the interest in Julián Álvarez resurfaces, but the current scenario plays in favor of Barça. If Raphinha, Lamine, Gabriel Jesus, and the rest of the attack maintain this pace, FC Barcelona can direct its next moves towards positions where there is a more specific need instead of immediately revisiting a deal with Atlético de Madrid.

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