The switch window has closed and Julian Alvarez will stay at Atletico Madrid regardless of his deep need to signal for FC Barcelona.
The Blaugrana pushed arduous to signal him, however encountered a agency refusal from the Colchoneros, who by no means confirmed any willingness to barter his sale with the La Liga champions.
Arsenal tried to persuade Alvarez to affix them, however the striker shut down the possibility and continued to favour Barcelona, that means he in the end remained at Atleti.
Barcelona to go “all out”
With the switch window now closed, the saga is getting into a brand new part. That’s the place SPORT journalist David Bernabeu believes the state of affairs might develop into significantly fascinating.
Talking throughout a question-and-answer session on SPORT TV, the journalist steered that Barcelona’s pursuit has taken on a significance past a traditional switch negotiation.
“Barcelona will go all out for Julián within the winter. It’s now private,” he firmly mentioned.
Bernabeu defined that the sensation goes past Atletico Madrid’s uncompromising stance all through the summer season, however it additionally pertains to Alvarez himself and the trouble he made to attempt to be a part of Barcelona.
“It’s not nearly how Barcelona feels Atlético have dealt with issues, but additionally in regards to the participant himself, who gave the whole lot to attempt to get to Barcelona,” Bernabeu famous.
A summer season that modified the whole lot
The strain started to construct after Alvarez expressed his need to go away Atletico Madrid through the World Cup.
The Rojiblancos subsequently closed ranks across the striker, with CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin significantly emphatic in ruling out a switch to Barcelona. He went so far as stating that Alvarez wouldn’t be bought to the Catalan membership below any circumstances.
Barcelona, in the meantime, spoke about their curiosity publicly, with Joan Laporta insisting that their provide remained on the desk if Atleti have been ready to barter.
Ultimately, Atletico succeeded in preserving the 26-year-old striker, whereas Barcelona turned to Gabriel Jesus to strengthen their assault after failing to safe the Argentine.
The episode has however left its mark. Alvarez’s relationship with sections of the Atletico Madrid followers has deteriorated, with the striker already being subjected to whistles and jeers throughout his appearances for the membership.
His future on the Metropolitano might subsequently rely closely on how the state of affairs develops over the approaching months.
The summer season window could also be closed, however the Julian Alvarez saga is clearly far from over.
