A spectacular claim in Argentina: Julián Álvarez moves to FC Barcelona after the World Cup. The 26-year-old attacker wants to leave Atlético Madrid, because he wants to go to a club that plays for the most important prizes. This is what journalist Hugo Balassone tells Radio la Red.
Balassone seems confident about the exciting transfer in La Liga. “My information is that Julián Álvarez will play for Barcelona. There was also interest from Arsenal. His time at Atlético Madrid is over. It is not a good season for him. He believes that for his career he needs a team that can bring him a title,” says the Argentine reporter.
“The motivation for Julián is to go to a team that can become champions,” Balassone continues. “It is true that Atlético de Madrid can win the Copa del Rey, but that is not the step he had in mind. Julián Álvarez, I can confirm, will play for one of the best teams in the world after the World Cup. Can you imagine Lamine Yamal and Julián together in attack?”, he already dreams of a top forward at Barça.
The transfer claim is remarkable. After all, Álvarez still has a contract with Atlético until mid-2030. The Catalans must therefore reach an agreement with The Red and Whiteswho paid 75 million euros for him to Manchester City just two years ago. The Argentina international has scored thirteen times and provided six assists in 35 official matches this season.
