Overview
- Argentine journalist Hugo Balassone said Álvarez will join Barcelona after the 2026 World Cup, framing the Catalans as his preferred destination.
- Cadena SER reported Atlético Madrid responded to Barcelona’s latest inquiry with a €200 million valuation, with the striker under contract until 2030.
- Álvarez’s agents told Mundo Deportivo there have been no talks with Barcelona and that any interest must go through Atlético.
- Catalunya Radio reporting indicates Barcelona are not currently able to fund a deal of this size under LaLiga spending rules, with decisions also waiting on next month’s presidential election.
- Further coverage says Atlético are more likely to offer Álvarez a new contract than sell, as Diego Simeone praises his recent form and Barcelona players publicly laud his quality.