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Barcelona Offers €75 million Plus Player for Atlético’s Julian Alvarez

4/29/2026

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Barcelona Targets Alvarez

Barcelona have offered €70-75 million and a player for Club Atlético de Madrid forward Julian Alvarez.
Club Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone said on 4 November 2025 that Arsenal, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Alvarez.
Alvarez reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona if a transfer occurs this summer.
Simeone said the speculation will not affect the squad before their Champions League tie with Arsenal.

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Atletico vs Arsenal

Atletico Madrid will play Champions League semi-final in nine years on April 29.
Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid manager) reminded that Arsenal defeated Atletico 4-0 in their October league meeting, highlighting the English side’s edge.
Diego Simeone warned that Arsenal’s set-piece and dead-ball threat could decide the tie.
Julian Alvarez, Atletico sidelined by injury for two games, is expected to play under Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, who arranged his 2022 transfer.

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Arteta Blocks Rumors

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he will not discuss any Julian Alvarez transfer rumors before the Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid.
He cited striker Viktor Gyokeres, a £55 million signing who has not scored in his last four Champions League matches.
Arteta stressed Arsenal must be exceptional, increase shot volume and improve finishing, noting a Newcastle game showed more attempts can change results.

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Barcelona Targets Alvarez

Barcelona have offered €70-75 million and a player for Club Atlético de Madrid forward Julian Alvarez.
Club Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone said on 4 November 2025 that Arsenal, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Alvarez.
Alvarez reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona if a transfer occurs this summer.
Simeone said the speculation will not affect the squad before their Champions League tie with Arsenal.

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