Barcelona Have Set Their Sights On This Atletico Madrid Forward: Good Fit For Flick? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Barcelona have set their sights on Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. It has been claimed that the Catalan club are eyeing a move to bring the Argentine talent to the Nou Camp next year.

Alvarez’s Impressive Form In Spanish Football

Alvarez has enjoyed a decent campaign at the Madrid club as he has put in a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 25-year-old has found the back of the net 11 times and earned five assists in 23 appearances for Diego Simeone’s side this season across all competitions.

The Argentine talent has proven his worth in the opponent’s half by averaging 2.19 shots per 90 minutes in La Liga. He has kept 50% of his attempts on target. Alvarez was even excellent when distributing possession in the final third, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 78.4% in the Spanish top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the Madrid club will expire in the summer of 2030. Hence, Barcelona would have to make a convincing offer if they want to recruit Alvarez next year.

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 29: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Oviedo at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on November 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Is Alvarez A Good Fit For Barcelona Boss Hansi Flick?

Alvarez is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has got the vision to engineer a few decent chances in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The Argentine talent is primarily a centre-forward but can also fill in as a wide player on either flank if asked to do so by his manager. He has already proven his worth in La Liga and won’t take much time to adjust to life at the Catalan club.

We can expect Alvarez to bring more quality and depth to Barcelona boss Hansi Flick’s frontline. He has what it takes to nail down a regular starting spot at the Catalan club in the coming years.

At 25, Alvarez has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a decent fit for Barcelona’s needs this January or at the end of this campaign. He will also help Barca compete for some major honours over the next few years.