Atlético de Madrid is going through a start to the season that has set off all the alarms. After three league matches, the red-and-white team still hasn't found victory, something unusual in the Simeone era. The fans have started to show their discomfort, while there is a sense of uncertainty within the squad.
The sports project had caused excitement in the summer thanks to the investments made and the arrival of footballers expected to make a difference. However, the results aren't coming and the sense of crisis is growing as the weeks go by. A club used to fighting at the top of the table finds itself in a very delicate moment, in which every setback weighs heavily.
A star in search of brilliance
One of the players who best reflects this contrast is Julián Álvarez. The Argentine forward arrived in Madrid with the mission of becoming the project's great star, after his departure from Manchester City. However, the context hasn't been ideal: Atlético can't find consistency and the striker feels his talent isn't being utilized under Simeone's management.
The frustration is starting to become evident. Julián, considered one of the most promising forwards in Europe, needs a setting where his offensive qualities can be enhanced. The lack of collective results and the tactical rigidity of the red-and-white team are making the player start to reconsider his future.
His goal is clear: to compete for titles and grow as a reference in a club where he can shine consistently.
Barça, watching the opportunity
In this context, FC Barcelona emerges as an attractive option.From Camp Nou, they are closely following the forward's situation and are considering the possibility of bringing him in for the medium term. The sporting management believes the operation would fit into future planning, especially after Robert Lewandowski's departure.
The idea is simple: a team looking for a reliable goal scorer and a player who wants a winning project. Sources close to Julián's camp indicate that the possibility of playing for Barça is viewed favorably. Although Atlético hasn't made any official statements yet, in Barcelona they don't hide that the situation is generating expectations.