Julián Álvarez is clear: He will push to sign with Barcelona

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward, is preparing a new move to try to leave Atlético de Madrid and become the star signing of FC Barcelona this summer. The Argentine intends to speak directly with the rojiblanco club and publicly state his position before returning to training on August 10th, after Barcelona has made an offer of 100 million euros.

The forward already expressed during the World Cup that he considered a transfer necessary after conveying his position to the leaders of Atlético. Now he plans to take a second step for the rojiblanco management to accept opening negotiations with FC Barcelona.

Julián Álvarez must make a move before August 10th

The calendar forces Julián Álvarez to make a decision in the coming days. The player is summoned to join Diego Pablo Simeone's team on August 10th, so his next move could occur before the end of July or during the first week of the following month.

Álvarez believes that Atlético de Madrid had committed to examining his departure if a proposal meeting his conditions was received. However, the club has rejected the offered 100 million euros from Barcelona and maintains its decision not to sell the forward.

His contractual margin is also narrow. The Argentine has a contract until 2030 with a release clause of 500 million euros, a figure that prevents a unilateral exit. To change the club's stance, he needs to formally request a transfer and stand by his decision upon returning to the squad.

The only proposal the player is considering is from FC Barcelona. Although other clubs have inquired about his situation in the market, Álvarez has conveyed that his priority is to play for the Blaugrana and does not intend to use those alternatives to leave Atlético.

FC Barcelona waits before presenting another offer

FC Barcelona sees Julián Álvarez as its main target to reinforce the center forward position. The sporting management and technical staff agree on his candidacy, but the club will not immediately raise the rejected offer of 100 million euros.

Barça's strategy is to wait for the player to pressure Atlético de Madrid. If his public request and conversation with the board change the scenario, Barcelona will consider reactivating contacts and exploring the conditions for a second offer.

The Catalan club also does not aim to substantially exceed its initial proposal. This stance means any agreement must stem from a reduction in Atlético's demands, as the 500 million buyout clause is beyond the economic scope of the deal.

Better to sell to the Premier League

Atlético preferred to negotiate with a foreign club rather than strengthen a LaLiga rival. Arsenal had considered a deal involving Viktor Gyökeres, but the English club has shifted focus to Vinicius Jr, limiting the options available to the Madrid-based entity.

Arsenal's exit does not alter Julián Álvarez's choice, who only values Barcelona as his destination. It does, however, eliminate a possible route for Atlético to sell the forward outside of LaLiga and receive a replacement for its attack.

The next step lies with Julián Álvarez. His conversation with Atlético de Madrid's executives and a potential statement before August 10th will determine whether FC Barcelona will submit a new proposal or stick to the 100 million euros as their final offer.

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