However, Alvarez's performance against Barça was less than ideal as he barely made any impact in the final third, with the Catalans ending up securing a comfortable 3-1 victory. According to SPORT, Alvarez's timid performance against Barcelona did not really impress president Joan Laporta. However, that hasn't deterred Laporta, who still remains interested in the services of Alvarez and harbours the hope of signing him in the near future.
Chelsea are hoping to sign him for the next season, and they are preparing 150 million to sign the World Cup winner. They are prepared to smash the Premier League transfer record in order to get the deal done, as per Fichajes. They are also hoping that Enzo Fernandez can help convince the player to join the club. It remains to be seen whether the South American midfielder can play a role in convincing his compatriot to join the club.
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.
Julián Álvarez scored twice as Atlético Madrid routed fierce rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Madrid derby on Saturday. Álvarez's performance served as sweet redemption after his controversial double-kick penalty contributed to Atlético losing to Madrid in last season's Champions League. The Argentina striker stole the show from Kylian Mbappé, who scored as Madrid went to a 2-1 lead.
Alvarez's agents are expected to meet Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Liverpool next week amid rumors of his potential departure from Atletico Madrid.