Transfer news – Atlético Madrid push Alvarez towards PSG!

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·5 de junio de 2026

Transfer news – Atlético Madrid push Alvarez towards PSG!

Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old striker for Argentina and Atlético Madrid (under contract until 2030), had been linked with Paris Saint-Germain during the summer of 2024, when he left Manchester City. But the idea of a move to Paris has resurfaced for this summer. Except that, according to the latest reports, the Argentine prefers FC Barcelona. The latest twist comes from Sport, as the Spanish newspaper claims that his club is shutting the door on Barça and would rather see him transferred to PSG.

“the negotiations could not only make it possible to lower it, but also to include a player in the deal in order to affect the final amount.”

“Atlético Madrid and PSG are indeed on the same wavelength regarding the key aspects of the deal. Julián wants to leave, and Atlético would not be opposed to his move to Paris. The only obstacle lies in the initial transfer fee being demanded, which is around €150 million. PSG considers that amount exorbitant, even though negotiations could not only make it possible to lower it, but also to include a player in the deal in order to affect the final amount. However, this equation was missing a third element, and ultimately the most important one: Julián Álvarez. The Argentine international has already indicated, through his agent, that PSG is not his priority, at least not at the beginning of June. He prefers Camp Nou. This is not an outright rejection of Luis Enrique’s team, but it clearly establishes a hierarchy of priorities for the time being. The calm shown by Julián Álvarez regarding a possible transfer to PSG suggests that the Argentine is firmly determined to wear FC Barcelona’s colors next season. On paper, everything should be simple, but that is far from the case.

“If Julián wants to leave, PSG is his priority. In the worst-case scenario, he would join a club outside La Liga. Barça is out of the question.”

PSG remains open to discussions, Atlético Madrid is expected to lower its financial demands, but above all, Julián would need to embrace the reigning champion’s colors. Something he has not done so far, either publicly or privately. As of today, and according to information from PSG and Barça, Atlético is maintaining its position. If Julián wants to leave, PSG is his priority. In the worst-case scenario, he would join a club outside La Liga. Barça is out of the question; the door is closed for Laporta.”

These are claims that are not impossible to believe, but they must inevitably be treated with great caution. There is nothing concrete, so there is nothing certain. Even Alvarez’s supposed preference for Barça has never been officially confirmed. We can simply assume that Atlético Madrid would prefer to sell its striker outside La Liga. And especially not to Barça, a genuine rival with whom tensions have risen recently.

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PSG could be a strong option, and the Argentine seems to have the perfect profile for Luis Enrique’s team. However, many other possibilities exist. A full agreement still seems a long way off for now. We hope for something concrete soon, but it could take a lot of time, with a World Cup likely to slow down many negotiations.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.