""Nothing that's being written is true. These are just imaginative hypotheses at this point," he told Calciomercato (h/t SPORT). This is quite the statement from Hidalgo and doesn't exactly bode well for Barcelona, as it implies Alvarez does see his near-term future at Atletico Madrid. Hidalgo, in the past, has stated that Alvarez loves playing for a Spanish club, with a special reference to Barcelona and Lionel Messi."
""Obviously, Julian admires Spanish clubs, and having followed Leo Messi's career as a child... There aren't many Argentinians who don't have a special feeling for Barcelona," he had said. But under current circumstances, it appears unlikely that Barcelona will be able to sign the former Manchester City star anytime soon. It must be noted that Alvarez has a €500 million release clause embedded in his Atletico Madrid contract, making it almost impossible for Barcelona to stage a pursuit, at least in the immediate future."
Julian Alvarez has scored 36 goals and provided 11 assists in 68 matches since joining Atletico Madrid in 2024. Atletico Madrid have struggled this season and failed to meet expectations, prompting transfer speculation. Barcelona have emerged as a potential suitor as they seek a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Alvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo, denied the transfer rumours and called them imaginative hypotheses. Hidalgo previously noted Alvarez's admiration for Spanish clubs and a special reference to Barcelona and Lionel Messi. Alvarez's contract includes a €500 million release clause, making an immediate Barcelona pursuit highly unlikely.
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