Atletico Madrid superstar’s entourage denies holding talks with Barcelona | OneFootball

Over the past day, there have been escalating rumours about Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez and a potential summer transfer to FC Barcelona.

The Argentine international is the Blaugrana’s most preferred option to strengthen the centre-forward position in the summer, with Robert Lewandowski expected to leave as a free agent.

Reports from Alvarez’s homeland stated on Thursday that the Atleti forward had decided to join Barça in the summer, after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Furthermore, there were suggestions that initial talks had taken place between the Catalans and the forward’s camp.

Nothing to the rumours

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Alvarez’s representatives maintain that the Atletico forward has not made any decision to wear the Barcelona shirt after the World Cup, contrary to reports in Argentina.

Furthermore, his entourage insists that there have not been any recent talks with Barcelona either.

Julian Alvarez is a target for Barcelona. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Reports suggested that Barça already have him secured, taking advantage of the idea that the player considered his stage at Atletico to be over and that he needed a change as he sought to win major titles.

Sources consulted by the publication stress that there is absolutely nothing and that any interest should be directed to Atletico, who own his rights.

Not long ago, Alvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, stated that neither Barcelona nor any of the club’s presidential pre-candidates had contacted him.

Alvarez is currently under contract with Atletico Madrid until 2030, after they paid €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons to Manchester City in the summer of 2024.

Any move for the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner is expected to cost around €200 million.