Alvarez has found his new club.

Despite intense pursuit from Arsenal and Chelsea, Julian Alvarez is reportedly prioritizing a move to Barcelona if he leaves Atletico Madrid.

Alvarez is not interested in returning to England to play football.

According to Spanish media, Alvarez is leaning towards a move to Camp Nou. Barcelona sees him as a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski.

This news clearly did not please the two London clubs, especially considering both Arsenal and Chelsea are eager to add a top-class striker to enhance their attacking options.

For their part, Atletico have no intention of letting their key player leave easily. The Madrid club is actively negotiating a contract extension, determined to keep the 2022 World Cup champion as part of their long-term plan. However, the €90 million price tag is enough to force them to reconsider.

Alavarez's recent form has shown signs of slowing down, but he still proved his worth by scoring against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final, ending an 11-match goalless streak.

At 26 years old, the former Man City striker boasts an impressive record with 41 goals in 91 games for Atletico and 36 goals in 103 appearances in England. If the transfer goes through, Alvarez could become one of the most notable "blockbuster" signings of the summer of 2026.

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