Julián Álvarez: Green light for Barcelona

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16/08/26 17:00:00

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old Argentine forward, maintains his intention to leave Atlético de Madrid to become the star signing of FC Barcelona during this transfer window. Arsenal had prepared a proposal close to 100 million euros plus Viktor Gyökeres, but the player has not prioritized the English route.

The Argentine's stance limits Atlético's margin to create an auction. The red and white club refuses to negotiate with Barça and has kept the forward called up to rejoin training on August 10 under the orders of Diego Simeone.

Julián Álvarez halts Arsenal's option

Arsenal had placed Julián Álvarez among its main targets to strengthen Mikel Arteta's attack. The proposed deal reached about 100 million euros and included Gyökeres, signed by the English team in 2025 for 64 million.

The formula was favorable for Atlético as it combined income and the immediate arrival of a forward. However, Álvarez has not shown willingness to negotiate with Arteta or with Andrea Berta, the sports director of the London club and former head of Atlético's transfer area.

Given that response, the English team has shifted some of its attention to Vinicius Junior. The Real Madrid forward's contract expires in 2027 and his situation has become a priority in London's planning.

This change in scenario currently eliminates Atlético Madrid's preferred alternative to sell the Argentine outside of Spain. The forward had already stated that he only considers leaving the Metropolitano to join Barça.

FC Barcelona maintains its offer of 100 million

FC Barcelona has presented a proposal of 100 million euros fixed, a figure that Atlético deems insufficient after the World Cup. Julián Álvarez's valuation has risen to 120 million, according to estimates following the tournament.

The Barça management does not want to exceed its economic limit or include players in the deal. The names of Marc Casadó, Ferran Torres, and Ronald Araujo were considered as possible alternatives, but none currently form part of a formal offer.

Within Barça, there are two positions. Part of the sports area advocates for keeping the 100 million and exploring other market options, while others prefer to await a new public move by the forward that may force Atlético to engage in negotiations.

The Catalan entity believes that the player's will may eventually alter a stalled negotiation. Atlético, on the other hand, has conveyed that it will not accept a Barça offer, even if it rises to 150 or 200 million euros.

Atlético de Madrid maintains the August 10 summons

The next deadline is set for August 10, the date on which Álvarez must return to training. Simeone formally counts on the forward as long as there is no accepted transfer agreement by the club.

Atlético de Madrid holds a strong contractual position and does not need to sell this summer. Therefore, its strategy involves demanding the player's return and waiting for him to reconsider other offers if Barça does not meet the conditions requested.

Arsenal's decision to consider signing Vinicius reduces immediate competition but does not automatically bring the Spanish clubs closer. The next steps will depend on whether Julián Álvarez makes a new gesture before August 10 or shows up for Atlético's preseason.

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