{"id":90589,"date":"2025-06-25T04:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T02:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/atletico-crisis-brings-julian-alvarez-closer-to-barca_313226_102\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:27:01","slug":"atletico-crisis-brings-julian-alvarez-closer-to-barca_313226_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/atletico-crisis-brings-julian-alvarez-closer-to-barca_313226_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Atl\u00e9tico’s crisis brings Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez closer to Bar\u00e7a"},"content":{"rendered":"

Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez seems determined to leave Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid as soon as possible. The early elimination from the Club World Cup deepened the ‘colchonera’ crisis after a season without titles<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid<\/a> confirmed their bad moment with an early elimination in the Club World Cup<\/a>. Diego Simeone’s team closed the 24\/25 season without competing for anything in the last two months of the season and, in the United States, they also failed to reverse their crisis of results.<\/p>

The tough defeat against PSG (4-0) sealed the ‘colchonera’ fate in the World Cup<\/strong>, making the victories against Seattle Sounders (1-3) and Botafogo (1-0) insufficient. After the World Cup fiasco, the ‘rojiblanca’ squad has gone on vacation, with many doubts regarding the planning for the 25\/26 season.<\/p>

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Related<\/p>

Atl\u00e9tico 1-0 Botafogo: colchonera heartbreak in Club WC <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

One of the most affected players after the elimination was Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez<\/strong>. The Argentine arrived last summer as the star reinforcement of a team that aspired, at least, to fight for LaLiga and finally was left empty-handed. Against Botafogo, he provided the assist for the only goal of ‘Aleti’.<\/p>

Now, the 25-year-old striker is beginning to seriously question his continuity in the ‘rojiblanco’ team. Although he still has five more years of contract, if Simeone does not guarantee him a winning project, he could force his early departure, with FC Barcelona<\/a> being one of the most feasible destinations for his future.<\/p>

Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez’s winning streak breaks ‘thanks’ to Atl\u00e9tico<\/h2>

Since his debut with the first team of River Plate in 2018, the Argentine striker boasts an enviable record, winning practically everything at club level and making a full international with his national team between 2021 and 2024.<\/p>

The ‘Spider’ has already won two Copa Am\u00e9ricas, a Finalissima and a World Cup with the Albiceleste. In addition, with River and Manchester City, he only failed to lift at least one official trophy in 2020<\/strong>, a year marked by the covid-19 pandemic. <\/p>

Juli\u00e1n’s streak (he won a dozen trophies between 2018 and 2024)<\/strong>, however, has come to an end with Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid, after saying goodbye to the four titles (Liga, Copa, Supercopa and Champions) in play in March and, in addition, consummating the ‘colchonero’ failure in the Club World Cup.<\/p>

For the 25\/26 season, the outlook does not look too favorable in the ‘rojiblanco’ team<\/strong>, understanding that Bar\u00e7a and Real Madrid will reinforce their squads to regain all the domestic titles in the course that begins next August.<\/p>

Julian \u00c1lvarez is clear: he must leave Atl\u00e9tico as soon as possible<\/h2>

Hence, Juli\u00e1n and his environment contemplate an early departure from Atl\u00e9tico, with whom he signed until 2030. The one from Calch\u00edn is a born winner and will not resist another year without titles in Madrid<\/strong>, especially when it comes to a key season, prior to a new World Cup.<\/p>

\u00c1lvarez, yes, will hardly leave ‘Aleti’ for less than 100 million euros<\/strong>, since his clause is 500 ‘kilos’ and his current value already reaches 100 M\u20ac. Will Bar\u00e7a be able to amortize his signing in the summer of 2026?<\/p>

The signing of another ‘9’ will be an absolute priority for the azulgrana team once the departure of Robert Lewandowski<\/a> is finalized. The Pole, yes, will continue to be a starter at the beginning of the 25\/26 season, with Ferran Torres<\/a> waiting for his opportunity on the bench.<\/p>

This year, however, the club does not plan to amortize a signing of that magnitude. After signing Nico Williams<\/a>, the board only contemplates a couple more incorporations, probably to reinforce the defense.<\/p>

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Related<\/p>

Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez wants to leave Atl\u00e9tico and prioritizes signing for Bar\u00e7a <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>