Atletico Madrid will offer to double Julian Alvarez’s salary

Atletico Madrid are flying excessive after a 2-0 win over Barcelona within the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday evening, courtesy of a Julian Alvarez free-kick and an Alexander Sorloth objective. The Argentine has been a speaking level for a while, with the Catalan facet eager to steal him away this summer season.

Alvarez is reportedly the first goal for Barcelona this summer season, as they give the impression of being to signal Robert Lewandowski’s long-term alternative at quantity 9, and has been constantly linked with the Blaugrana. In the meantime Atletico Madrid have been adamant that he’s not on the market, with President Enrique Cerezo saying ‘Julian Alvarez has a contract with Atletico Madrid’ when requested if he might assure his presence on the membership subsequent season earlier than the primary leg.

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Each in the identical season.

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— Atletico Universe (@architetturauniverse) April 9, 2026

Atletico Madrid set to double Alvarez’s wage

It has been reported in current months that Atletico Madrid are eager to supply him a brand new deal to stave off Barcelona’s curiosity. New majority homeowners Apollo Sports activities Capital need Alvarez to be the face of their facet, and El Chiringuito say that they may supply to double, or maybe much more, Alvarez’s wage. The 26-year-old is at present beneath contract till 2030.

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💰 “ATLETI will supply JULIÁN to multiply his wage.” pic.twitter.com/CS750TUufr

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) April 8, 2026

Barcelona elimination might draw Atletico Madrid keep nearer

Additionally it is famous by Sport that if Los Rojiblancos had been to remove Barcelona of their quarter-final, it might distance him from a transfer to the Catalan capital. Atletico would have extra of an argument to place to Alvarez that their venture is progressing on the price that he desires. Had been they to go on to win the Champions League, Alvarez wouldn’t be allowed to depart beneath any circumstances, being the star of their best ever triumph.

🚨 Ig Lamine Yamal: “This is not over, Culers. We’ll give it our all within the return recreation. All collectively, at all times. 💙❤️” pic.twitter.com/eiZsJNdoXx

— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) April 9, 2026

Alvarez himself has refused to ensure that he can be on the membership subsequent season, however has commented that he’s completely satisfied in Madrid. Arsenal and Chelsea have additionally been credited with curiosity in Alvarez, had been he to be accessible.