Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has change into one of many defining sagas of the summer time, because the membership proceed to discover a long-term substitute for Robert Lewandowski.
However Atletico Madrid have remained defiant all through, with the membership adamant they won’t promote their star man to a direct rival.
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Now, Diego Simeone has added his voice to the matter, although it has not deterred Barcelona within the slightest.
Barcelona undeterred by Simeone
Barcelona not sweating over Simeone’s latest feedback. (Picture by Shaun Botterill/Getty Pictures)
In line with Mundo Deportivo, Simeone’s feedback in Seoul throughout Atletico’s pre-season, wherein he reaffirmed the membership’s stance, haven’t altered Barcelona’s technique to signal Alvarez.
The Atletico coach referred to Miguel Angel Gil Marin’s determination and confused that the state of affairs have to be dealt with from a sporting perspective, emphasising the striker’s significance to his plans.
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Regardless of this newest rejection, this time from the supervisor, Barcelona stay targeted on Alvarez, who continues to be Deco and Hansi Flick’s primary goal for the quantity 9 place.
An important week forward
The approaching days are anticipated to show decisive in figuring out the result of the saga.
Alvarez is predicted to formally request a switch by way of negotiations as quickly as his vacation ends and he rejoins Simeone for coaching.
The approaching week shall be essential for Alvarez’s future. (Picture by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Pictures)
For Barcelona, it’s essential that Atletico change into keen to pay attention, negotiate and in the end contemplate a brand new supply.
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On the similar time, Ferran Torres’ potential departure is ready to be finalised, a growth that may solely heighten Barcelona’s want for a striker.
Certainly, Simeone himself has already confirmed he plans to incorporate Alvarez in his aspect for Atletico’s league opener in opposition to Malaga, underlining the membership’s intent to maintain him.
Ought to Alvarez fail to resolve his state of affairs this week by way of dialogue, Barcelona are ready to activate their Plan B for the ‘Spider’.
Flick needs readability over the squad he can have at his disposal earlier than LaLiga begins, that means the Catalans can’t afford to attend indefinitely.
For now, although, Alvarez stays the precedence, and Barcelona shall be hoping his return to Atletico sparks the breakthrough they’ve been ready for.
