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Barcelona Pursues Julian Álvarez, €95 M Offer Breaches FFP

4/28/2026

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Barcelona have contacted Atlético Madrid about signing striker Julián Álvarez.
Head coach Hansi Flick wants Álvarez to become the new No. 9 alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Álvarez is under contract until 2030 with a €500 million release clause.
Barcelona may offer €95 million, which exceeds La Liga financial-fair-play limits.
President Joan Laporta will negotiate with Atlético sporting director Mateu Alemany while Arsenal has been linked to a €105 million bid.

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Barcelona have contacted Atlético Madrid about signing striker Julián Álvarez.
Head coach Hansi Flick wants Álvarez to become the new No. 9 alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Álvarez is under contract until 2030 with a €500 million release clause.
Barcelona may offer €95 million, which exceeds La Liga financial-fair-play limits.
President Joan Laporta will negotiate with Atlético sporting director Mateu Alemany while Arsenal has been linked to a €105 million bid.