Hansi Flick backs Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez | OneFootball

It is no longer a secret that FC Barcelona are seeing the Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as their top-priority target in this summer transfer window. The Catalans want the Argentine to replace Robert Lewandowski in their squad, and the recently re-elected president, Joan Laporta, has publicly declared his side’s intention to land the forward.

The Sporting Director Deco would be heading this operation, and would have the difficult task of sitting down with Mateu Alemany for this purpose, but that too only if the Colchoneros agree to start negotiations for their star forward.

Meanwhile, in addition to these two officials, Mundo Deportivo reports that the Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is also convinced that Alvarez would be the best-suited replacement for Lewandowski in his squad.

The German coach was able to get the best out of the Pole even as he reached the end of his career at the top level. There is no doubt that the Argentine is a significantly different forward than Lewandowski, but Flick believes that his ability to drop down to link up with his teammates and to drift out wide while attacking would be some qualities that bring another dimension to the team’s attack.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are doing their best to land the spider. Although the Mattress-Makers have not yet responded to their offer for the player, they remain hopeful of reaching an agreement for him. They believe Atletico are waiting for them to increase their offer for the player, but can also explore other options, like Arsenal, if the forward’s continuity in their team becomes impossible.

Meanwhile, the Blaugranes are counting on the desire of Julian Alvarez to end up deciding the matter in their favor. campaign for Julian Alvarez, but there is no doubt that Hansi Flick would love to have him in his team.