Joan Laporta hints at transfer pursuit for Julian Alvarez this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta discussed potential player transfers during his birthday celebrations. He alluded to Julian Alvarez's desire to leave Atletico Madrid, indicating Barcelona's interest, although he did not name the player directly. Alvarez expressed a wish to fulfill a dream, which aligns with Laporta's sentiments on players wanting to join the club. Reports suggest that Atletico Madrid would require 150 million euros for Alvarez.
- •Laporta celebrates his birthday while discussing summer transfers.
- •Julian Alvarez confirms intent to depart Atletico Madrid.
- •Barcelona may pursue Alvarez, pending a substantial fee.
- •Laporta emphasizes fulfilling players' dreams of joining Barcelona.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Joan Laporta hopes to ‘fulfill the dreams of players who want to come to Barcelona’ amid Julian Alvarez talk
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joan Laporta fuels Julian Alvarez speculation with telling admission: ‘We can make dreams come true’
"Joan Laporta has made intriguing comments regarding Barcelona’s interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.The Argentine forward has already taken a significant step by informing Atletico Ma...
"‘Dreams come true if you work hard and fight for them.’
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:24 AMJoan Laporta hopes to ‘fulfill the dreams of players who want to come to Barcelona’ amid Julian Alvarez talk
‘Dreams come true if you work hard and fight for them.’
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:00 AMJoan Laporta fuels Julian Alvarez speculation with telling admission: ‘We can make dreams come true’
Joan Laporta has made intriguing comments regarding Barcelona’s interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.The Argentine forward has already taken a significant step by informing Atletico Ma...
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