Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico amid Barcelona transfer saga | OneFootball

FC Barcelona lost a highly important part of their attacking line at the end of the last season, when Robert Lewandowski left the club, and the Catalans were quick to identify the Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as their favorite candidate to replace the Pole.

However, the Argentine forward remains out of their hands as the Colchoneros have fiercely resisted the Blaugranes’ attempts to sign him. Meanwhile, the Catalans, who have only made one offer to the Mattress Makers for their star forward so far, also continue to work to land their preferred striker.

In this regard, Mundo Deportivo notes that today, Monday, could turn out to be a decisive day, as the forward is set to return to Atletico Madrid for the start of preseason training today. With his return, Alvarez can directly ask his club for his sale today, and this could be a key milestone in this entire saga.

There are two possible ways in which the Colchoneros could react to such a development. They can either agree to enter negotiations, and if that happens, Barcelona will make another offer for the star forward.

However, keeping in view the recent statements from Gil Marin and Diego Simeone, it is much more likely that Atletico will not heed the player’s demands, and will not start any negotiations for his departure. In such a case, there could be a serious crisis at the Colchonero club, as Alvarez is one of the biggest stars in their squad, and also a key player for Simeone.

Things are expected to heat up further in this saga as the transfer window reaches its final few weeks. Hopefully, an amicable conclusion to this operation will be reached, and the best possible outcome for all the involved parties, FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Julian Alvarez, will be realized.