"Over the past day, there have been escalating rumours about Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez and a potential summer transfer to FC Barcelona. The Argentine international is the Blaugrana's most preferred option to strengthen the centre-forward position in the summer, with Robert Lewandowski expected to leave as a free agent. Reports from Alvarez's homeland stated on Thursday that the Atleti forward had decided to join Barça in the summer, after the 2026 FIFA World Cup."
"However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Alvarez's representatives maintain that the Atletico forward has not made any decision to wear the Barcelona shirt after the World Cup, contrary to reports in Argentina. Furthermore, his entourage insists that there have not been any recent talks with Barcelona either. Alvarez is currently under contract with Atletico Madrid until 2030, after they paid €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons to Manchester City in the summer of 2024. Any move for the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner is expected to cost around €200 million."
Rumours linked Julian Alvarez to a potential summer move to FC Barcelona, naming him as Barcelona's preferred option to strengthen the centre-forward role after Robert Lewandowski's expected exit. Reports claimed Alvarez had decided to join Barcelona after the 2026 World Cup and that initial talks had occurred with his camp. Alvarez's representatives deny any decision or recent talks with Barcelona and direct any interest to Atletico Madrid, who own his rights. Atletico signed Alvarez from Manchester City in summer 2024 for €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons, and his contract runs until 2030. A transfer is expected to cost about €200 million.
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