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Barcelona Prepare First Official Bid for Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid Exit Confirmed

Barcelona plans a formal opening offer as Atlético Madrid seeks about €150 million and the striker has told the club he wants to leave.

  • Barcelona is preparing its first official bid for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez to strengthen the attack ahead of the 2026-27 season.
  • Sporting director Deco held a breakthrough meeting with Álvarez's representatives on Wednesday, as the Argentine informed Atlético he wishes to leave after rejecting a contract extension months ago.
  • Negotiations face a significant financial gap, with Atlético demanding around €150 million for the 26-year-old, while Barcelona has set an internal budget limit closer to €100 million.
  • Club officials aim to finalize the deal before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain remain potential threats if negotiations extend.
  • The pursuit follows Barcelona's recent agreement to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon for €80 million, reflecting a broader strategy to reshape the squad under Deco's direction.
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After hiring Gordon, who today signs, Barça pulls strings for the Argentine

·Granada, Spain
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Julián Álvarez has already told Atlético's management that he wants to play for Barcelona.

·Budapest, Hungary
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Laporta, Deco and the representatives of the Argentine met yesterday to draw the road map of the transfer; the club bluegrana prepares to present itself to the red-white entity

·Spain
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sport.es broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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