Barcelona sporting director Deco commented on the situation regarding the potential transfer of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, who was not available last summer.

" They just didn't want to sell the gravel. You can’t endlessly focus on one and the same.

Barcelona did not put a heavy pressure on Julian, even by publicly declaring that he would deprive the Madrid tabir. "

During the 2026/27 season, the 26-year-old Argentinean took part in three Atletico Madrid matches in all tournaments, recording one assist.

Alvarez's dignified employment contract with the "

It was previously reported that Atletico praised Bayeni's decision.