Joan Laporta aims to bring Julian Alvarez to Barcelona this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is determined to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Despite the challenge of negotiating with Atletico, where Alvarez is under contract until 2030, Laporta believes the World Cup winner could become a key figure in Barcelona's future. The club is looking to rejuvenate its attacking line as Robert Lewandowski's era concludes, and Alvarez's versatility makes him an ideal target. Laporta remains optimistic about Barcelona's financial situation improving, enhancing their chances for high-profile signings like Alvarez.
- •Laporta identifies Alvarez as a priority target for the coming years
- •Alvarez has shown openness to a new challenge outside Atletico
- •Barcelona aims to bolster their attack for the next generation
- •Negotiations with Atletico will be complex due to Alvarez's contract
- •Laporta remains committed to ambitious signings amid financial recovery
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joan Laporta willing to fight until the end to bring Atletico Madrid superstar to Barcelona
"Few players embody the future of modern attacking football quite like Julian Alvarez, and it appears Joan Laporta believes the Argentine could eventually become the face of Barcelona’s next era.Acco...
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