Julián Álvarez’s market value is said to be down by about €50 million after Argentina’s scandalous behaviour at the World Cup. – The Atlético Madrid striker was not among the worst, but he was there to stand with his back when Spain accepted the trophy after the final loss.
When we can now read that Atlético Madrid is opening for sale, but at the same time not to Barcelona, it is just as well, Argentines are not very popular in Spain (and the rest of the world) at the moment even though national team manager Lionel Scaloni has publicly apologized for his behavior.
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The Madrid club will have talks with “The Spider” after the holidays, but are not really ruling out a sale for the first time.
Julián Álvarez (26) will face Atlético de Madrid when he returns from vacation after the 2026 World Cup – to clarify his future. According to Cadena SER, Atlético will listen to bids if the Argentine maintains his desire to leave the club – but they rule out negotiating with Barcelona, preferring a sale outside La Liga.
The meeting will clarify the player’s final position after a summer characterized by speculation. Despite Barcelona following the situation closely, Atlético’s sports management is adamant that they will under no circumstances strengthen a direct rival.
Julián Álvarez to clarify his future with Atlético
The meeting will take place when the striker’s holiday – after the World Cup with Argentina – is over. The club’s aim is to determine whether the striker still wants to leave the team, as he himself expressed a few weeks ago when he admitted that a transfer is probably the best solution for all parties.
Álvarez has a contract with Atlético until June 2030, with a buyout clause of 500 million euros – which gives the club a very strong negotiating position. Nevertheless, they are willing to consider offers if the player confirms that he wants to leave.
Barcelona is watching – but the Premier League seems most likely
Barcelona are one of the clubs showing the most interest in Julián Álvarez, but Atlético’s stance is crystal clear: they will not sell the striker to Barcelona – regardless of their budget.
This opens the door for a sale to the Premier League, where the Argentine still has a strong reputation after his time at Manchester City. Cadena SER points out that if there is a sale, his move will probably lie outside LaLiga – a decision that avoids strengthening a rival in Spain.
Barcelona interest has not cooled, and the Catalans are still considering signing the international striker. But Atlético’s refusal to negotiate between Spanish clubs forces Barcelona to hope for a change of attitude that is not yet in sight.
The next few days will be crucial for Julián Álvarez
The next step is the meeting between Julián Álvarez and Atlético de Madrid – scheduled after the players’ holidays. If the striker confirms that he wants to leave, the club will consider offers from abroad – with the Premier League as the most likely destination, while Barcelona are still unable to negotiate directly with the Red and Whites.
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