What did the representative of Julián Álvarez say about his future and the interest of Barcelona

Agent Fernando Hidalgo commented what is the position of Atlético de Madrid and that the Argentine National Team striker has affinity with the Catalans for the stage with Messi.

Julián Álvarez and Lamine Yamal (Diego Souto/Getty Images)

Julián Álvarez had a fantastic debut season with Atlético de Madrid. His actions attracted the attention of Giants from Europe, including Barcelona, and his representative, Fernando Hidalgo, highlighted the posture of the mattress team next seasonhe thanked the interest from the culé team and commented on a possible march in the European summer market of 2026in an interview with the podcast only for Culés.

“Many calls arrivedbut, for what I have spoken with the managers, Atlético's position in this market is that Julian subtracts for next season. Has admiration for Spanish clubs and, By following the career of Leo (Messi), obviously I don't think there are many Argentines who do not have a feeling towards Barçamore this season also as the team played“The agent explained.

Then, Hidalgo added that the interest of great clubs motivates the spider and did not close the doors to a march in the 2026/27 campaign: “Julián is very grateful to many members of Barcelona players who have always talked very well about him as the case of Central (Pau) Cubarsí. That makes it motivated and obviously today, the day to day is in Atlético. We will see what negotiation is like. Soccer is very changing. It is gratitude, but it is nothing more than futurology. They will have to communicate with the club, which will evaluate the situation and there will be a negotiation between the three parties “.

Julian opened the scoring against Barcelona in the defeat by 4 to 2

In addition, weeks ago, Enrique Cerezo, president of the rojiblancos, kept firm his position to retain Julián Álvarez, after Joan Laporta has spoken wonders of the Argentine: “What Barça like Julián Álvarez? Well, I really like Lamine Yamal. It will be that we have the same tastes. Julián Álvarez is a Atlético player. It is ours and will continue to be ours. VAA grow in Atlético and will die sportsly in Atlétic“.

After being bought in exchange for 75,000,000 euros (and 15 more in variables), The one that emerged in River made a fantastic campaign and was the best footballer of his team. While he could not reap any title, He played 54 games, converted 29 goals and provided 7 assists. Also, Atleti will participate in the 2025 Club World Cup, where it integrates Group B, made up of Botafogo, PSG and Palmeiras.