Controversy in Spain: “It’s just another lie from Barcelona”

The Madrid club insists on this point and adds that, even if an official proposal arrives, “it will not even be considered”. In other words, Atlético is not willing to sell Julián Alvarez to Barcelona, ​​even though this could be the Argentine athlete’s desire.

Simeone, in fact, would be planning the team’s next season precisely around his main striker. In his second season at Atlético de Madrid, Alvarez scored 20 goals and provided nine assists in 49 matches. The previous year, in 57 games, he had scored 29 goals and eight assists.

Very impressive numbers from the former Manchester City athlete that sparked the interest of Barcelona, ​​who are looking for a new striker to replace Polish veteran Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona closes with Englishman and prepares huge offer for Alvarez

Barcelona is active in the market and should soon announce the signing of English striker Anthony Gordon, from Newcastle, in England. Even so, the Briton’s arrival would not change Barça’s plans to sign Julián Alvarez.

According to information from the newspaper MarkBarça would be willing to negotiate the amounts requested by Atlético de Madrid for the Argentine, something around 150 million euros, around R$880 million. Atlético, however, promises to play hard and has been denying the situation in the local media.

Recently, the Argentine rejected a contract renewal proposal from the Madrid club worth 10 million per season (R$60 million), reigniting speculation about a possible departure to Barça. The Argentine would understand that he is ready for a bigger project, with Barcelona being his preferred destination.

Until they reach an agreement for Alvarez, Barcelona went to Newcastle and paid 80 million euros (R$468 million) to arrange the arrival of Gordon, who will sign a four-year contract at Camp Nou.