Julian Alvarez is Barcelona's dream

Julian Alvarez played well for Atletico in the 2024/25 season.

However, all efforts of the Camp Nou team were almost hopeless in the face of a seemingly insurmountable barrier: a release clause worth 500 million euros - a number that is enough to "lock" the Argentine striker at Atlético Madrid.

In fact, Barcelona's interest in Alvarez has been reported for weeks. With a strategy of rebuilding personnel for the new presidential term, the Catalan club wants to build a long-term project around talented young faces - in which Alvarez is considered the ideal option to replace Robert Lewandowski in the role of center forward.

The situation became even more heated when the 25-year-old player's representative did not hesitate to "leave the door open" to Barca - a typical move of brokers when feeling the attraction of the "big guys". However, Atletico never showed any signs of wavering. On the contrary, they showed a tough stance: Alvarez is not for sale.

Alvarez’s €500m release clause is almost a statement of ownership for the club, not only to protect the gem they worked so hard to sign from Manchester City, but also to send a message to any potential suitors.

Many clubs are interested in Julian Alvarez.

It should be recalled that to get Alvarez's signature, Atletico had to surpass PSG - a team that was willing to spend more financially. It was the decisiveness and timeliness in negotiations that helped the Madrid team win, bringing the 2022 World Cup champion to the Metropolitano.

In his first season with Atletico, Alvarez quickly made his mark with impressive form, becoming a key link in Diego Simeone's tactical system. He is not only a sharp striker but also a model of fighting spirit and sacrifice for the team - something that makes him loved by the fans and the board of directors especially trust him.

Unsurprisingly, Arsenal are also keeping a close eye on the player, but at the Metropolitano, things are calm. There is no sign of instability, no sign from Alvarez himself that he wants to leave. On the contrary, the former Manchester City star is being positioned as Atletico's ideal model for the new era.

Barcelona, despite their desire, are still helpless before the "500 million euro" wall. With a tight budget and financial constraints from UEFA, they have almost no chance of seriously pursuing this deal.

Alvarez will continue to stay at Atlético - where he is turning into a new generation leader. And with all the current moves, "Spider-Man" has no reason to leave the nest. At least in the near future.

Source: https://znews.vn/julian-alvarez-la-mong-mo-cua-barcelona-post1558489.html