Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the Catalan giants have made a strong offer to sign Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez. Softfootball understands that Barcelona’s proposal will remain on the table until after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the exact expiration date expected to be announced once the tournament ends.
Laporta’s comments come amid growing speculation surrounding Álvarez’s future in the Spanish capital. Reports have suggested the Argentine international is eager to explore a move this summer. The Blaugrana view Álvarez as an ideal addition to complement their attacking options and believe his experience at both club and international level would significantly enhance the squad.
While Atlético Madrid continue to insist that the World Cup winner is not for sale, Barcelona remain hopeful that discussions could progress once the international tournament concludes.
With the transfer window still open, Álvarez’s future is expected to become one of the biggest stories of the post-World Cup market as Barcelona prepare to intensify their efforts to land one of their top summer targets.
