Barcelona Considering Julian Alvarez As Potential Long Term Lewandowski's Replacement

Written by Oluwadamilola Olaleye

Arguably one of the most complete strikers in the world, Julian Alvarez who has won it all on football grand stage is been considered by Barcelona as the heir to Robert Lewandowski. They see him as the perfect no. 9 fix in their attacking line and as such, they are courting the Argentine for a future transfer with the player’s agent confirming the La Liga champions intent on pursuing a deal in the future, an herculean one considering Atletico Madrid’s firm stance to hold on to their striker.

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Atlético Madrid has consistently maintained that Álvarez is an integral part of their future plans and will not be leaving. The club views him as the cornerstone around which they intend to build their team. Nevertheless, recent reports have suggested that Álvarez’s representatives have been in discussions with major European clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich, sparking speculation about a potential transfer despite Atlético’s firm stance.

Julian Álvarez’s agent has openly expressed interest in the possibility of the Argentine striker joining Barcelona, signaling Álvarez’s enthusiasm for such a move. Barcelona, long rumored to be admirers of the talented forward, have reportedly considered Álvarez a natural successor to Robert Lewandowski, with club president Joan Laporta particularly impressed by his potential.

Fernando Hidalgo, Álvarez’s agent, recently added fuel to the speculation by sharing his thoughts and subtly hinting that a move to the Catalan giants could be on the horizon.

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“Today he’s at Atlético and he’s very happy here, as are Atlético. We’ll see how things evolve; football evolves quickly and good things will happen. He received many calls, but Atletico’s position is that Julián continues next season” as culled from Barca Blaugranes via El Chiringuito.

“He has admiration for Spanish clubs and, having followed Leo’s career since he was a child, I don’t think there are many Argentines who don’t have a feeling for Barça, especially with how the team played this season.

“Julián is very grateful to many members of Barça who have always spoken very well of him, such as the case of centre-back Pau Cubarsí. That makes him motivated.”

Atlético Madrid’s President, Enrique Cerezo, has addressed the recent speculation, making it absolutely clear that there is no possibility of such a move happening now or at any point in the foreseeable future, it remains unknown if Barcelona can pull off such blockbuster move.

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