Journalist claims Barcelona will do everything they can for Julian Alvarez in January: ‘It’s personal now’
The transfer window has closed and Julian Alvarez will remain at Atletico Madrid despite his deep desire to sign for FC Barcelona.
the Blaugrana He pressed hard to sign a contract with him, but he faced a categorical rejection before Colchoneroswho has never shown any willingness to negotiate his sale with the La Liga champions.
Arsenal tried to convince Alvarez to join them, but… The attacker closed the possibility He continued to favor Barcelona, meaning he ultimately stayed at Atletico.
Barcelona will go ‘all in’
With the transfer window now closed, the saga enters a new phase. This is where SPORT journalist David Bernabeu believes the situation could get particularly interesting.
occur during a Question and answer session on SPORT TVThe journalist pointed out that Barcelona’s pursuit has gained importance beyond normal transfer negotiations.
“Barcelona will do everything they can for Julian in the winter. It has become personal now.” He said firmly.
Bernabeu explained that the feeling goes beyond Atletico Madrid’s relentless attitude throughout the summer, but is also about Alvarez himself and the efforts he has made to try to join Barcelona.
“It’s not just about how Barcelona feels Atletico handled things, but also about the player himself, who gave everything to try to get to Barcelona.” Bernabeu noted.
The summer that changed everything
Tension began to escalate after Alvarez expressed his desire to leave Atletico Madrid during the World Cup.
the Red and white Subsequently, the ranks have closed around the striker, with CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marin privately emphasizing that a move to Barcelona has been ruled out. He went as far as to say that Alvarez would not be sold to the Catalan club under any circumstances.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have spoken of their interest publicly, with Joan Laporta insisting their offer will remain on the table if Atleti are willing to negotiate.
In the end, Atletico succeeded in keeping the 26-year-old striker, while Barcelona turned to Gabriel Jesus to strengthen its attack after failing to secure the Argentine.
However, this episode left its mark. Alvarez’s relationship with sections of Atletico Madrid fans has deteriorated, with the striker already being subjected to whistles and boos during his appearances for the club.
His future at the Metropolitano could therefore depend largely on how the situation develops over the coming months.
The summer window may be closed, however Clearly, the Julian Alvarez saga is far from over.
