Joan Laporta signals Barcelona’s offer for Julian Alvarez may not remain open for long as Atletico Madrid maintains its firm stance.
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has increased pressure on Atletico Madrid regarding a potential transfer of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, reaffirming the Catalan club’s strong interest in signing the striker during the summer transfer window.
Speaking to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Friday, Laporta revealed that Barcelona had submitted what he described as a highly significant offer for the Argentina international.
However, he also indicated that the proposal would not remain available indefinitely, suggesting the club would soon need to make a final decision on its transfer strategy.
According to Laporta, Barcelona’s next move will depend on developments over the remaining weeks of July. He explained that the club is closely monitoring the situation before deciding whether to keep its offer on the table or shift its focus elsewhere.
The comments come as Atletico Madrid continues to publicly reject any suggestion that it will be pressured into selling one of its key players.
The Madrid-based club has maintained a firm position throughout the transfer saga and remains unwilling to entertain what it considers an inappropriate approach for the forward.
Interest in Alvarez intensified after the player expressed his desire for a move away from Atletico Madrid during a press conference in June. The Argentine forward stated that he had held discussions with club officials and believed a transfer would be the best outcome for all parties involved.
Laporta referenced Alvarez’s earlier remarks as evidence that the transfer situation remains active. The Barcelona president suggested that the player’s desire for a new challenge has kept negotiations alive and indicated that the club remains prepared to welcome him should an agreement be reached.
Despite Barcelona’s determination to secure the deal, Laporta also emphasized that the club has alternative targets in mind. He noted that if negotiations for Alvarez fail to produce a positive outcome, Barcelona is prepared to pursue other options to strengthen its attacking lineup.
With the summer transfer window entering a crucial phase, the future of Julian Alvarez remains one of the most closely watched stories in European football, as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid continue their standoff over the Argentine star’s next move.