Atletico Madrid rejects Barcelona’s offer for Alvarez

Barcelona officials are aware that signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez during the upcoming summer transfer window will be no easy task.

Alvarez is known for his speed, constant movement and ability to score, making him a perfect fit for the system employed by Barca manager Hansi Flick.

The newspaper ‘Sport’ reported that Barcelona are planning to strike a swap deal with Atletico in order to secure Alvarez.

Barcelona are seeking to persuade Atletico Madrid to accept a cash sum, alongside Marc Casado or Ferran Torres, in order to allow Alvarez to leave for Barça.

The newspaper noted: “Atletico Madrid have informed Alvarez’s entourage that they will not accept any reduction in the fee, even with players included, and that the deal must be a straight, cash-only transfer worth up to €100 million.”

Under these circumstances, Barcelona does not consider the deal feasible or beneficial for the Catalan club, given the significant risks associated with an investment of this magnitude. 

Source: Goal.com