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Alvarez Staying Put: Atleti President Denies Barca Move
19 Nov
Summary
- Atletico's president assures Julian Alvarez will stay with the club.
- Alvarez's contract has a €500 million release clause until 2030.
- Barcelona seeks a striker due to Lewandowski's potential departure.
Atletico Madrid's president, Enrique Cerezo, has definitively addressed speculation linking star striker Julian Alvarez to Barcelona. Cerezo emphatically stated that Alvarez is and will remain an Atletico player, expressing no doubt about his commitment. The Argentine international is a crucial asset for manager Diego Simeone, having scored 38 goals and provided 12 assists in 72 appearances for the Spanish side.
Alvarez himself has acknowledged the transfer rumors, including links to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, but stated his immediate focus is on his current club, with decisions to be made at the end of the season. His current contract with Atletico runs until June 2030 and reportedly includes a €500 million release clause, underscoring the club's strong position.
Barcelona's pursuit of a new striker is driven by the potential exit of Robert Lewandowski. While Alvarez has been a target, other expensive options like Harry Kane and Serhou Guirassy are also being considered, contingent on Barcelona resolving their well-documented financial issues. Erling Haaland remains a more distant, complex target.
