Barcelona Switches Julian Alvarez Plan With $138.7M Offer

16 days ago

Barcelona Switches Julian Alvarez Plan With $138.7M Offer

Barcelona is changing tactics in its pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with the striker now expected to avoid public pressure and privately ask Atletico Madrid to let him join Barca. The Catalans are preparing a new offer worth about $138.7 million, hoping a quieter approach can unlock the deal after earlier talks stalled and obstacles kept growing.

By Nischay Rathore

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