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Barcelona considers Julian Alvarez after missing earlier transfer opportunity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Barcelona considers Julian Alvarez after missing earlier transfer opportunity

Summary

Barcelona is reportedly pursuing Julian Alvarez, a target they previously overlooked while at River Plate. In 2022, Alvarez was offered to the club for €20 million, but Barcelona opted for Ferran Torres instead. Manchester City secured Alvarez, who later joined Atletico Madrid, seeking a new challenge after limited starting opportunities. Barcelona views him as a strong fit to replace Robert Lewandowski, though his current transfer fee is significantly higher than in 2022.

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•Barcelona offered Julian Alvarez €20 million while at River Plate in 2022.
•The club chose to sign Ferran Torres instead of pursuing Alvarez.
•Alvarez signed with Manchester City and then moved to Atletico Madrid.
•Barcelona now actively seeks Alvarez as a successor to Lewandowski.
•His current transfer fee is much higher than the initial offer.

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona could have signed priority target for only €20 million not very long ago

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Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez may dominate today’s transfer headlines, but the club had the chance to sign the Argentine striker long before he became one of world football’s most sought...
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