Barcelona spent the summer trying to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid but were unable to land the striker as Los Colchoneros refused to sell the Argentina international. There’s been talk that Barcelona could try for Alvarez again in the…
Barcelona sporting director Deco stated that the club has ended its pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez after failing to sign him over the summer transfer window. Atletico Madrid refused to sell the Argentina international despite an official permanent transfer offer from Barcelona, prompting the Catalan club to shift their focus to alternative targets.
Deco confirmed that Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus became the primary target as a replacement matching the required profile. While Barcelona adapted with Raphinha playing as the center-forward during a strong start to the season, Deco highlighted Jesus as the perfect fit for the squad's tactical needs.
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