Atletico Madrid megastar 'crazy' about the idea of wearing the Barcelona shirt | Barca Universal

Julian Alvarez is a top transfer target for Barcelona, with the Argentine forward expressing a clear desire to play for the Catalan club. Sporting director Deco held talks with Fernando Hidalgo, Alvarez’s representative, to lay groundwork for a potential summer move. Alvarez has communicated his intentions to join Barcelona and has informed Atletico Madrid of his desire. Barcelona are preparing an opening proposal expected to be around €100 million, while Atletico is believed to demand close to €150 million before considering a sale. Barcelona also received assurances that Alvarez is highly motivated by the prospect of wearing the Blaugrana shirt. Alvarez believes Barcelona’s attacking system would better showcase his qualities and help him perform more consistently in the final third.

"Julian Alvarez is understood to be at the very top of the club's shortlist. Recent developments suggest that Barcelona have already taken important steps. Notably, sporting director Deco held talks with Fernando Hidalgo, the player's representative, as the club looks to establish the foundations for a potential summer transfer. The meeting appears to have provided Barcelona with exactly the encouragement they were hoping for."

"According to the report, Alvarez has already communicated his desire to join Barcelona and has informed Atletico Madrid of his intentions. So what now? As a result, Barcelona are now preparing an opening proposal which is expected to be worth around €100 million. The Catalan club know that reaching an agreement will not be straightforward, especially with Atletico believed to value the Argentine considerably higher."

"Reports suggest Diego Simeone's side could demand close to €150 million before even considering a sale. Meanwhile, the most important outcome from the discussions was not necessarily the financial aspect but the player's position. According to SPORT, Barcelona have received assurances that Alvarez is crazy about the idea of wearing the Blaugrana shirt, which could prove crucial as negotiations enter a lengthy and difficult phase."

"According to the outlet, the forward is said to believe his qualities would be showcased more effectively in Barcelona's attacking system. While he certainly enjoys a positive relationship with Diego Simeone, there is a feeling that a more attack-minded team would allow him to express himself more consistently in the final third."

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