Under the leadership of its new management and ambitious technical staff, Barcelona is seeking to regain its place among Europe’s elite and end its years of absence from continental glory. To this end, the club is moving aggressively in the transfer market to strengthen its ranks with the best players available globally. The objective is clear: to win the Champions League again and return to making history in the competition. In this context, several prominent names have emerged on the negotiating table.
In the same context, Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed that Barcelona is among the clubs interested in signing Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, who had an exceptional season with Los Rojiblancos following his transfer from Manchester City last summer.
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Simeone’s comments came during an interview with Atlético Universe, where he expressed pride in the player’s performances while acknowledging the growing interest from Europe’s top clubs—led by Barcelona.
“He’s one of ours, and we have to protect him,” said Simeone, reaffirming his commitment to the 25-year-old striker. He added, “He’s an exceptional player—humble, hardworking, and a natural goalscorer. It’s only natural that the big clubs are going after him.”
Simeone was also candid in his assessment: “If we fail to win any major titles next season, Álvarez will likely move to Barcelona to fulfill his ambitions of winning trophies and competing for individual honors.”
