Julian Alvarez’s agent delivers 10-word response to Barcelona switch rumors

For months, there was discuss that Barcelona might want to signal a striker this summer time to switch Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires on June 30. One of many names steadily talked about is Julian Alvarez, and now his agent has delivered a agency response relating to the rumors.

“That’s not true. I’ve not met with Deco or anybody from Barcelona,” Fernando Hidalgo stated, in keeping with Marca. Alvarez’s agent denied having held conferences with the Catalan membership’s sporting director, though the ultimate a part of his assertion is revealing: “Through the present interval.”

By clarifying that, Hidalgo implicitly suggests that there have been moments prior to now when Barcelona inquired concerning the Argentine ahead, as has been reported on multiple event. That speaks to the extent of curiosity the Spanish membership has in one of the gifted attackers in world soccer.

“Any membership serious about Julian ought to contact the Atletico Madrid board, because the participant is beneath contract and totally dedicated to them,” the agent added, underscoring that Alvarez stays centered on his obligations with Los Colchoneros.

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona runs with the ball while beneath strain from Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid.

Julian Alvarez’s numbers this season

Regardless of the standing Julian Alvarez has earned in world soccer—notably following his performances with the Argentina nationwide group on the 2022 FIFA World Cup—his present state of affairs at Atletico Madrid is much from ideally suited.

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Throughout all competitions this season, he has recorded 11 targets and 5 assists in 28 appearances for the Spanish facet, however he’s at the moment enduring a troublesome stretch. His final aim got here on December 9 in opposition to PSV Eindhoven within the UEFA Champions League, and he has not scored in La Liga since November 1.

One other Argentine star stays at Atletico Madrid

Whereas Julian Alvarez has been the topic of hypothesis relating to a potential transfer to Barcelona, one other Argentine participant has additionally been linked with a possible exit from Atletico Madrid in latest weeks.

After falling down the pecking order beneath head coach Diego Simeone, Thiago Almada was talked about as a potential departure through the January switch window, with reported talks involving Brazil’s Gremio and Turkey’s Galatasaray.

Nevertheless, the Argentine midfielder moved to place these speculations to relaxation. “There have been fairly a couple of rumors currently, however I’m very calm, specializing in my work on the membership and displaying the coach that I wish to be right here,” Almada stated in a latest interview with AFA Estudio. “It’s clear that I’m going to remain at Atletico.”