Barcelona may have to pay €150m for Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid set terms for potential summer exit
Barcelona is considering a €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid as they seek a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Atletico's manager, Diego Simeone, has expressed a desire to keep Alvarez, who has been a key player for the team. However, Alvarez's potential desire to leave could complicate matters as the summer transfer window approaches.
- ▪Barcelona may need to pay €150 million to sign Julian Alvarez this summer.
- ▪Atletico Madrid's manager, Diego Simeone, has previously emphasized Alvarez's importance to the team.
- ▪Alvarez has reportedly expressed a desire to leave Atletico Madrid for a new challenge.
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