Europa Press, E-Noticies Bombshell! Julián Álvarez already has a price tag and Barça is considering it, it's higher than expected
The Argentine wants to be a Barça player, but Atleti has set a really high price for him
Barça urgently needs to strengthen its attack. With Robert Lewandowski entering the final stretch of his career and no clear successor on the horizon, the Catalan club has made signing a "9" a priority. In this context, Julián Álvarez has emerged as a direct target to fill that key role in the club's offensive project.
The Argentine forward has expressed his interest in wearing Barça's jersey and leaving Atlético de Madrid in private. His desire to take a step forward, combined with the admiration he feels for the Catalan club, has fueled rumors of his possible arrival at Camp Nou. However, Julián Álvarez's desire has encountered a major financial barrier that could slow down or derail the deal.
Julián Álvarez's price
Julián Álvarez possesses many of the qualities Barça is looking for: good mobility, finishing ability, offensive projection, and an appropriate age. However, the high cost of his transfer complicates everything. According to sources, Barça is considering an initial offer that could include a player in the deal to lower Atlético's demands.
Atlético de Madrid has set Julián Álvarez's starting price at €200 million ($216 million), a very high figure for Barça. The red-and-white club wants to safeguard its interests in the face of strong interest from Barça and considers the Argentine a key player. That amount places the deal in an extraordinary scenario and requires Barça to weigh whether it is truly worth making a move.
Deco has to make a decision regarding Julián Álvarez
Atlético's conditions make it clear that it will only agree to negotiate under very strict terms. With this demand, Barça needs to prepare a financial strategy that can accommodate such a figure. At the same time, the Catalan club must also consider that signing Julián Álvarez would be a bet for the future, a leap in investment that reflects ambition but also risk.
In Barça's sporting management, led by Deco, the deal is being studied cautiously. The club must assess whether the outlay for Julián Álvarez is compatible with the need to strengthen other positions. It is clear, however, that the Argentine striker is the best possible option to move on from Robert Lewandowski, so the Catalan club will try until the end.
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