"The Blaugrana are already planning for the post-Robert Lewandowski era, with the Polish striker's contract set to expire in 2026 and no talks of renewal currently taking place. The club's sporting department, led by Deco, wants to bring in a player who can be part of the long-term project under Hansi Flick rather than a short-term fix, and Alvarez fits that profile perfectly."
"Financially, the operation would be far from straightforward. Atletico paid €75 million to Manchester City for his services, and his market valuation has now soared to around €100 million. His release clause stands at a massive €500 million, but Atletico have already made their stance clear. According to the outlet, "they would not negotiate for less than €200 million," though there is a belief that the deal could be struck for around €150 million."
Barcelona are targeting Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as a long-term attacking solution ahead of the post-Robert Lewandowski era. The club's sporting department, led by Deco, seeks a player suited to Hansi Flick's project rather than a short-term fix. Alvarez has risen to prominence since moving from Manchester City and remains non-committal about his future, though those close to him have not entirely ruled out a Camp Nou move. Paris Saint-Germain is also monitoring the situation. Financially the transfer is complex: Atletico paid €75m, market valuation is around €100m, release clause is €500m, Atletico would not accept less than €200m though a deal could be struck around €150m, straining Barcelona's finances.
Read at Barca Universal
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