Sensational rumor in Argentina: Julián Álvarez will join FC Barcelona after this summer’s World Cup.
Álvarez, 26, wants to leave Atlético Madrid to join a club capable of winning the most prestigious trophies. It was the journalist Hugo Balassone who revealed it to Radio la Red.
Barça beat Arsenal for Álvarez
Balassone seems confident about Álvarez’s highly anticipated move to FC Barcelona. “According to my information, Julián Álvarez will play for Barcelona. Arsenal were also interested. His adventure at Atlético Madrid is over. He is not having a good season. He believes that to relaunch his career, he needs a team capable of offering him a title.explains the Argentine journalist.
Álvarez is already dreaming of a formidable attack at Barça. “Julian’s motivation is to join a team capable of winning the title”continues Balassone. “ Of course, Atlético de Madrid can win the Copa del Rey, but this is not the transfer they envisioned. Julián Álvarez, I can confirm, will play in one of the best teams in the world after the World Cup. Imagine Lamine Yamal and Julián together in attack! »
Barça must pay a fortune for Álvarez
This transfer request is worthy of interest. Álvarez’s contract with Atlético runs until mid-2030.
The Catalans must therefore find an agreement with the Rojiblancos. ATM paid 75 million euros to acquire him from Manchester City a little less than two years ago.
The Argentina international has scored thirteen goals and provided six assists in 35 official matches this season.
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