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Barcelona’s Julián Álvarez bid collapses as window closes

8/22/2026

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Barcelona’s striker target Julián Álvarez transfer collapsed as the window closed.
The club released Robert Lewandowski, who then joined Chicago Fire after his contract ended.
Barcelona sold winger Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million.
Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon for €70 million.
With Álvarez valued at €200 million, Barcelona now lacks a striker despite adding Karim Adeyemi for €22 million.

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Barcelona’s striker target Julián Álvarez transfer collapsed as the window closed.
The club released Robert Lewandowski, who then joined Chicago Fire after his contract ended.
Barcelona sold winger Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million.
Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon for €70 million.
With Álvarez valued at €200 million, Barcelona now lacks a striker despite adding Karim Adeyemi for €22 million.