Barcelona shifts focus to Lautaro Martínez after rejecting Julián Álvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
FC Barcelona has altered its transfer strategy following Atlético de Madrid's refusal to negotiate for Julián Álvarez. As a result, Lautaro Martínez has become the club's main target, at the request of manager Hansi Flick. Despite potential difficulties in securing a deal with Inter Milan, Barcelona is actively pursuing options to facilitate Martínez's move. The player has expressed a willingness to join the Catalan club, which could expedite negotiations.
- •Barcelona ruled out Julián Álvarez after Atlético’s firm refusal
- •Lautaro Martínez is now Barcelona's top priority
- •Manager Hansi Flick requested the move for Martínez
- •Negotiations with Inter Milan will be complex
- •Martínez has shown a willingness to join Barcelona
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — 💣 Plan B activated: Barça rule out Julián and move for Lautaro
"FC Barcelona have drastically changed their plans in the market after Atlético de Madrid’s outright refusal to negotiate for Julián Álvarez. Faced with the firm stance of the rojiblanco board, De...
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