Barcelona's backup striker option Georges Mikautadze agrees to join club

FC Barcelona has reached an agreement to sign striker Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal, providing a backup option should their pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez fail. The Catalans contacted Mikautadze's representatives after selling Robert Lewandowski to the Chicago Fire. Villarreal's asking price for Mikautadze is believed to be between €60 million and €65 million. Meanwhile, Barcelona remains focused on landing Alvarez, though Atletico Madrid remains resistant to a sale. Other potential targets, including Lautaro Martinez, have also emerged as alternatives.

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