Julián Alvarez has taken the first steps towards leaving Atlético Madrid for Barcelona after insisting publicly that a transfer is the “best thing for everyone” while at the World Cup. But the road from the capital to Catalonia could still be long and filled with many more obstacles.
Alvarez is on the transfer radar of several leading clubs this summer, including Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Real Madrid also had a surprise approach knocked back. But while the former Manchester City striker didn’t name Barcelona in his comments, the reigning La Liga champions are widely believed to be his move of choice as they pursue a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
