Barcelona sets deadline for Julian Alvarez transfer

The Catalan club Barcelona has hardened its stance on the transfer of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. Club president Joan Laporta stated that the massive offer on the table for the Argentine forward will not remain indefinitely and that negotiations must conclude soon. This is reported by AS. This is reported by news states.

According to reports, the Barcelona board is prepared to spend 100 million euros for the world champion. However, the scouting team led by sporting director Deco does not want this transfer process to negatively impact the entire summer campaign. For this reason, Joan Laporta has given the player a deadline until the end of July.

Atletico Madrid's firm refusal

Although Barcelona is offering a large sum, the Atletico Madrid board has no intention of selling its key striker. The Madrid club's CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin and president Enrique Cerezo have criticized the Catalan club's pressure tactics. Cerezo emphasized that it is clear to everyone, including Laporta, where Julian Alvarez will play next season.

In the current situation, negotiations have reached a dead end. The Atletico board does not even want to consider the 100 million euro offer and considers the player untouchable for the team's future projects. Barcelona, meanwhile, believes that this obstacle can only be overcome by the player himself.

The player's decision is decisive

Barcelona officials are waiting for Julian Alvarez to formally submit a transfer request to the club's management. Only if the player himself firmly expresses his desire to leave can Atletico sit at the negotiating table. Otherwise, communication between the two clubs will remain an unrealized dream.

Julian Alvarez hinted at new challenges to fulfill his dreams during the World Cup in Qatar, but has remained silent since the tournament to avoid unnecessary controversy. According to Goal.com, Barcelona is demanding to break this silence and resolve the transfer by the end of July.

If an agreement is not reached within the set deadline, Barcelona will turn its attention to other targets. The club aims to finalize its squad before the start of the new season and avoid unexpected problems in the final days of the transfer market.