The pursuit of Julian Alvarez by Paris Saint-Germain, a track initially explored two years ago before his move to Atletico Madrid, appears far from over. However, after the Colchoneros, it now seems FC Barcelona, the Blaugrana, could once again thwart PSG’s ambitions. This development would certainly be welcomed by Pedri, the talented midfielder for FC Barcelona.
For several weeks, the ongoing saga surrounding Julian Alvarez has been a dominant topic in the early stages of the summer transfer window, which officially commenced on June 15th and is set to conclude on September 1st. The 26-year-old Argentine international is currently competing in his second World Cup with Argentina on the American continent. Despite being contractually bound to Atletico Madrid until 2030, the prolific forward for the Colchoneros reportedly has no intentions of returning to the Spanish capital once the curtains fall on the 2026 World Cup.
“I believe a transfer is what’s best for everyone involved”
On Monday, Argentina successfully secured their spot in the 1/16th finals of the 2026 World Cup after a decisive 2-0 victory over Austria. In the mixed zone following the match, Julian Alvarez chose to openly express his desire for a move, strongly suggesting his ambition to join FC Barcelona. “This isn’t the moment to discuss it, but I also cannot hide; I strive to be an honest person. I’ve spoken with people at Atlético de Madrid, and I believe a transfer is what’s best for everyone involved. I want to fulfill my dream.”
“I hope this transfer can materialize, and if it does, then all the better”
This news presents a significant challenge for PSG, who, just as in the summer of 2024 before his transfer to Atletico Madrid, have maintained a keen interest in the situation of the Rojiblancos’ striker. Furthermore, at FC Barcelona, the red carpet is already being rolled out for Julian Alvarez. One only needs to consider the statements made by Pedri during his interview with RTVE. “A transfer of Julian Alvarez to FC Barcelona? I think many things would need to happen for that. I don’t want to meddle in club affairs, nor those of a player. It’s true that I adore Julian as a player, and I’ve always said I want the best players at Barça. I hope this transfer can materialize, and if it does, then all the better.” The FC Barcelona midfielder has certainly initiated the discussion. It now remains to be seen whether Paris Saint-Germain will respond publicly or behind the scenes to tip the scales in their favor in the race to sign Alvarez.
