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Barca Prepares Alvarez Offer, Near £69 m Gordon Signing

5/29/2026

Summary

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FC Barcelona is preparing its first offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.
Sporting director Anderson Luís de Souza (Deco) met with agent Fernando Hidalgo and intermediary Juanma López in Barcelona, addressing Atletico’s €150 million demand and Barcelona’s €90-€100 million offer.
Julian Alvarez told Atletico he wants to leave and prefers a move to Camp Nou.
FC Barcelona is close to signing Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon for €80 million (£69.3 million) this week.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United paid £12 million for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2003, a fee that later ballooned to a £80 million world-record when he moved to Real Madrid in 2009, illustrating the rise of mega-spending. Barcelona’s 2024 negotiations for Julian Alvarez echo that trend, as the club seeks another high-cost signing to match the market-shifting impact of earlier record deals.

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FC Barcelona is preparing its first offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.
Sporting director Anderson Luís de Souza (Deco) met with agent Fernando Hidalgo and intermediary Juanma López in Barcelona, addressing Atletico’s €150 million demand and Barcelona’s €90-€100 million offer.
Julian Alvarez told Atletico he wants to leave and prefers a move to Camp Nou.
FC Barcelona is close to signing Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon for €80 million (£69.3 million) this week.

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