Barcelona chief: Julián Alvarez is ‘in the past’ | OneFootball

Barcelona sporting director Deco has this week moved to play down the possibility of a future move for Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez.

Barcelona of course spent the bulk of the summer transfer window in active pursuit of the signature of Alvarez. Amid a search for reinforcements up top following the respective departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, the Blaugrana identified the Argentine as the ideal addition.

Their efforts to land Alvarez, however, ultimately came to nothing.

Despite a public plea on the part of the player himself to move on, the Metropolitano brass were unwavering in their stance that Alvarez would not be sold.

And if the latest comments on the part of the aforementioned Deco are anything to go by, then a renewed pursuit on Barca’s part does not appear to be on the agenda, either…

Speaking during an appearance in front of the media on Thursday, Barca’s transfer chief admitted:

“Julián Alvarez is now in the past. We have to look forward, and we’re happy with what we have. I hope he’s doing well too and that he helps his club.

“There are many deals and many signings that simply don’t happen.”

Conor Laird – GSFN