Julián Álvarez addresses Barcelona interest again: "I try to block it out" | OneFootball

Julián Álvarez is having another great season at Atlético de Madrid. His name continues to be mentioned among elite teams, and one of the main interested parties is Barcelona, which has been flirting with the idea of signing him for several months. In this scenario, the Spider shared his thoughts.

“Look, it doesn't bother me. I try not to pay much attention, but I know it's being talked about. It's all over social media. I think it's more about what's being said out there than what's actually happening,” expressed the Argentine national team forward in an interview with Marca.

Despite the rumors, he stated that he is “very focused on this season, on what lies ahead with Atlético de Madrid” and that “I try to distance myself from that and focus on myself, on continuing to grow as a player and on winning,” he asserted.

Julián Álvarez, who was recently included in the list of the 20 most valuable players in the world, recently scored in Atlético de Madrid's victory over PSV in the Champions League and earned praise from Cholo Simeone, who assured that “he has returned to being the standout player that he is.”

The former River player has accumulated 11 goals and four assists in the 21 matches he has played this season. Despite Barcelona's interest, the Colchonero has set a price of 200 million euros, and his release clause amounts to 500 million, so he will likely remain with Atleti, with whom he has a contract until mid-2030.

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