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Atletico Madrid ace tells club he wants to join Barcelona with €70-75m offer being prepared – report
TL;DR
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez has expressed his desire to join Barcelona, with the club preparing a €70-75 million offer. Negotiations are reportedly underway through intermediaries.
Key points
- Julian Alvarez wants to join Barcelona
- Atletico Madrid is aware of his desire
- Barcelona preparing €70-75 million offer
- Negotiations are ongoing through intermediaries
- Alvarez is an Argentine international
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Atletico Madrid ace tells club he wants to join Barcelona with €70-75m offer being prepared – report
In a major development, Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito reports that Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez has informed the Rojiblancos that he wants to join FC Barcelona in the summer.
Contacts are taking place through intermediaries to explore the possibility of a transfer.
Furthermore, the same journalist claims that Barcelona are preparing an initial offer of around €70-75 million for the Argentine international.
It is evident that Alvarez is highly regarded by Barcelona’s sporting management, as the club seeks a strategic attacking signing to take another step forward competitively, particularly in Europe.
It is also starting to become clear that the Argentine forward would not be opposed to a move to the Spotify Camp Nou, even though he dismissed the rumours in a recent media interaction.
Q&A
Why does Julian Alvarez want to leave Atletico Madrid for Barcelona?
Julian Alvarez has communicated his desire to join Barcelona, indicating a preference for the move.
What is the expected transfer fee for Julian Alvarez to Barcelona?
Barcelona is preparing an initial offer of around €70-75 million for Julian Alvarez.
Who is facilitating the transfer negotiations between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona?
Intermediaries are involved in facilitating the transfer negotiations for Julian Alvarez.
