Julian Alvarez only wants Barcelona despite Arsenal opening talks with Atletico Madrid
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Without a doubt, the summer’s biggest transfer saga has been the one involving Julian Alvarez. The Atletico Madrid striker has made it clear that his dream and desire is to play for FC Barcelona.
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During the World Cup, the striker spoke publicly to tell the football world that the best solution for everyone would be “a transfer.”
Two months after the interview, a move to Barcelona remains extremely unlikely due to Atletico Madrid’s firm stance of not wanting to sell him to a direct rival.
Only Barcelona for Alvarez
However, according to MARCA, Alvarez determined to fulfil his dream of wearing the Blaugrana shirt, despite Atletico having closed the door on his departure, at least when it comes to a move to Barcelona.
Alvarez only wants Barcelona. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
The Rojiblancos’ firm stance has not changed the striker’s plans. According to the player’s closest circle, his dream is solely to play for Barça.
Neither Arsenal nor any other club is an option for the Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker, who has yet to make his season debut after returning later because of his involvement in the World Cup final.
With that in mind, Alvarez’s future comes down to just two clubs. Either Barça, as he has wanted for months, or Atlético themselves, where he is under contract until 2030.
Arsenal hold talks
This comes after Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal had opened direct talks with Atletico Madrid over a possible move for Alvarez.
Indeed, as per the journalist, a direct meeting took place in London with Atleti director Mateu Alemany, during which the Gunners asked about the conditions of a potential move for the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner.
However, during those talks, the Premier League champions realised that the price for the 26-year-old striker remains very high, while he has not opened the doors to a move to England at this point.
Building on that, MARCA reiterates that Alvarez only dreams of Barcelona and would consider leaving Atletico Madrid only if he were to move to the Spotify Camp Nou.
As for the Catalans, while they have remained patient so far, with not many days left in the transfer window, Deco & co. are exploring the market for alternatives.