Barca must pay €110m for Julian Alvarez but Atleti renewal agreed

Atletico Madrid ahead Julian Alvarez stays a significant subject of debate within the Spanish media, as each his Champions League exploits and his future make headline information. The Argentina worldwide has been non-committal when requested about the place he will probably be subsequent season, however it seems he’ll more than likely be staying on the Metropolitano this summer time.

Alvarez has been singled out as Barcelona’s precedence goal to switch Robert Lewandowski this summer time, as they appear to seek out the long-term reply to the quantity 9 place. All yr there was studies of discuss between his brokers and Barcelona, however Atletico Madrid have remained adamant that he’s going nowhere. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked to him too.

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Price ticket for Julian Alvarez can be €100-110m

Based on Matteo Moretto on RadioMarca, Atletico Madrid have a valuation of Alvarez of round €100-110m, however that’s one thing that may solely come into play if the 26-year-old requests an exit from the membership. Alvarez and his household are blissful in Madrid, and as issues stand, it’s ‘troublesome to see’ him requesting an exit, which might set issues in movement.

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Atletico Madrid renewal is already agreed

One of many obstacles to Barcelona convincing him to take action is a contract renewal with Atletico Madrid. Moretto explains that Atletico are eager at hand Alvarez a wage rise, and that the entire phrases for a brand new deal are already agreed. Los Colchoneros will look to get that renewal signed after their Champions League marketing campaign involves an finish, in a bid to keep off curiosity from Barcelona, Arsenal and PSG.

Alternate options for Barcelona

As has been reported over the previous two weeks, two of the alternate options to Alvarez for Barcelona are Alexander Sorloth and Chelsea’s Joao Pedro. The Brazilian’s title was solely revealed this week, whereas the Norwegian emerged as a shock goal two weeks in the past. RCD Mallorca ahead Vedat Muriqi has additionally been cited as an choice on their shortlist.