Lautaro Martínez, the plan B

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23/08/26 21:30:00

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FC Barcelona continues negotiations to sign Julián Álvarez, the forward from Atlético de Madrid, while also considering Lautaro Martínez, a 28-year-old striker from Inter Milan, as an alternative. Signing a forward is one of Hansi Flick's requests.

After Robert Lewandowski's departure and the imminent sale of Ferran Torres to PSG, sports director Deco and coach Hansi Flick from Barcelona are looking for an offensive reference, facing Atlético Madrid's refusal to negotiate for the Argentine international.

The meeting between Julián Álvarez and Diego Simeone influences FC Barcelona

Álvarez completed his medical examination on Monday, August 10, 2026, in the capital after returning from vacation. The player will convey to Diego Simeone on Wednesday his desire to change teams before the end of the transfer window.

Despite the player's intentions, Atlético Madrid insists on labeling the 26-year-old attacker as non-transferable. The Atlético management refuses to engage in formal discussions, leading Barcelona to make contingency plans in the European market.

Lautaro Martínez emerges as an alternative on FC Barcelona's agenda

As revealed by El Desmarque, Barcelona's technical department considers Martínez as the primary secondary option pending the definitive rejection concerning the attacking priority. The 28-year-old Argentine international scored 17 goals and provided 6 assists in 30 Serie A matches, 4 goals in 8 Champions League games, and 1 goal in Coppa Italia during the 2025/2026 season.

However, acquiring the Inter Milan forward involves complex financial demands, as the player is under contract until June 2029. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian club has set an asking price of €120 million after his performance in the World Cup, coupled with President Giuseppe Marotta's statements ruling out a sale.

FC Barcelona will await the outcome of Wednesday's meeting between Julián Álvarez and Diego Simeone to determine their final strategy. If Atlético Madrid maintains the veto on Julián Álvarez's transfer, Barcelona will decide whether to submit an offer of €120 million to Inter Milan for Lautaro Martínez before the market closes.

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