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BOMBSHELL! Julián Álvarez wants to leave Atlético and prioritizes signing for Barça this summer

Published:22/05/2025 - 03:18h

Updated:22/05/2025 - 21:55h

The Argentine striker's desire is to leave the Colchonero club this summer and sees Barcelona as the ideal destination to continue his career in LaLiga "Discover all the details of the possible signing!"

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According to Argentine journalist Matías Palacios on 'El Chiringuito', Julián Álvarez wants to leave Atlético this summer and his priority is to join FC Barcelona, who consider him the successor to Lewandowski for 2026.

Julián Álvarez wants to leave Atlético and prioritizes signing for Barça in 2025

Julián Álvarez could become one of the most talked-about names in the transfer market this summer. According to Argentine journalist Matías Palacios on 'El Chiringuito', the Atlético de Madrid striker wants to leave the Colchonero club in the current market, and his priority is to sign for FC Barcelona.

The desire to compete for titles, key to his decision

The main reason that would have led Julián Álvarez to consider leaving Atlético de Madrid is his sporting ambition. The Argentine striker, who has proven to be a competitive footballer with a winning mentality, does not see in the Rojiblanco club a project that allows him to aspire to conquer the great national and European titles in the short or medium term. Accustomed to fighting for important trophies both with River Plate and with the Argentine national team, 'La Araña' believes that he needs to take a further step in his career to continue competing at the highest level.

Barça sees him as the natural replacement for Lewandowski

Barça's interest in Julián Álvarez is not new. A few days ago, collaborator Jota Jordi stated on the same program that the Azulgrana team has the Argentine as a strategic objective in the medium term, with the idea that he will take over from Robert Lewandowski from the 2026/27 season. An operation that, in addition, has the approval of president Joan Laporta.

Long contract and high clause

Álvarez, 24, has a current contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 30, 2030. His termination clause is 150 million euros and the Rojiblanco club would not be willing to negotiate for less than 100 million, a figure higher than the 90 million they paid for him. Currently, the player receives an annual salary of 7 million euros gross.

An operation that could alter Barça's plans

The possibility of undertaking this signing would have direct implications on Barça's planning for the next season. The Azulgrana club could be forced to renounce signings that were on the agenda, such as Luis Díaz, and in turn consider the departure of several players with the aim of generating income, freeing up salary mass and maintaining the economic balance required by LaLiga under the 1:1 rule. The pending renewal of the Barça star, Lamine Yamal, may also play against the Azulgrana club, as they will have to make a great economic effort to shield the Rocafonda star.

Julián wants to continue in Spain and sees Barça favorably

Matías Palacios also reported that the intention of "La Araña" is to continue living in Spain, which makes FC Barcelona his most attractive option, in addition to seeing in Flick's team a competitive and winning team, we must not forget that it is the club of Leo Messi, his great friend and teammate in the Argentine national team, who had already recommended him to sign for the Azulgrana team.

Strong competition from England and Germany

The journalist confirmed that meetings will begin next week between the player's entourage and various interested clubs to assess formal proposals. In addition to FC Barcelona, three powerful European clubs would be willing to bid for the Argentine: Liverpool and Arsenal in the Premier League, and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. However, Álvarez's desire to remain in Spain could play in Barça's favor if he finally decides to take the step.

The situation of Julián Álvarez could become one of the great soap operas of the 2025 transfer market. Barça, if they want to secure his services, will have to move quickly and with financial muscle.

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