Yamal welcomes Álvarez to Barcelona for next season
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Lamine Yamal expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez joining Barcelona next season. Yamal stated he would welcome Álvarez "with open arms," indicating strong support for the potential transfer. This comment reflects both Yamal's appreciation for Álvarez's talent and Barcelona's ongoing efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. There is likely to be increased speculation surrounding player movements as the transfer window approaches.
- •Lamine Yamal plays for Barcelona.
- •Julián Álvarez currently plays for Atlético Madrid.
- •Yamal expressed a welcoming attitude towards Álvarez joining Barcelona.
- •This statement comes as the transfer window is set to open.
- •Both players are key figures in their respective teams.
- 11:59 PMESPN Soccer — Yamal: We would welcome Álvarez at Barcelona
"Lamine Yamal has said he'd welcome Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez "with open arms" at Barcelona next season.
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