Barcelona keeps dreaming of a top-level reinforcement for next season, and Joan Laporta has a clear goal and doesn't hide it. The blaugrana president sees this signing as the perfect piece to restore the lost brilliance in attack. The Barça president knows this isn't a simple operation, but they aren't giving up and plan to fight until the end to secure his services.
The player in question is a top-level name; his quality, versatility, and experience in Europe make him an ideal profile for the club's future project. Moreover, there's a detail that makes the operation even more attractive. He is a footballer with a great relationship with Leo Messi, something that excites the fans.
According to sources close to the matter, Laporta has already conveyed to those around him the importance of this signing. "He's the player I'm most excited about," the Barça president reportedly commented in private. However, the footballer's contract situation complicates the move; he signed with Atlético last summer until 2030 (2030).
An almost impossible departure from Atlético
The Argentine forward, Julián Álvarez,is Laporta's greatest desire, and the striker is admired for his ability to link up play, his goal-scoring instinct, and his energy in pressing. The problem is that he currently plays for Atlético de Madrid. The rojiblanco club doesn't intend to let him leave easily, Diego Pablo Simeone trusts him and considers him an essential piece in its system.
At the Metropolitano, they believe his departure would excessively weaken the team, which is why the answer Barça receives for now is clear: "He's not for sale." Barça, however, doesn't lose hope, and the Catalan board is studying loan formulas with a purchase option or even player exchanges. All with the aim of having Julián Álvarez wear the blaugrana jersey next season.
Messi, the key to the operation
Some names have been put forward by the blaugranas, such as Marc Casado, Fermín López, and even Dani Olmo. The friendship with Leo Messi could play a key role; Julián Álvarez has shared a locker room with the Argentine star on the national team. The harmony between them is total, and at Barça, they dream of Julián repeating that connection with Lamine Yamal.
President Laporta knows Messi's presence at the next Copa América could be a strong argument. "Julián is a player for the future, but also for the present," those close to him say. The excitement among the Barça fans is evident, and they already see him as the new Ronaldinho ahead of the next elections in 2026.
For now, the signing seems distant. However, at Camp Nou, they keep hope alive. Julián Álvarez is Laporta's great obsession and Barça will do everything possible to make him the sensation of the transfer market. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid is trying to close a contract renewal with the Argentine to shatter Laporta's dream.