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Barça prepares first offer to Atlético de Madrid for Julián Álvarez

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Barcelona moved the transfer market, making the signing of Anthony Gordon official for more than 70 million euros. In parallel, the Catalan club presented a first offer of 90 million euros plus bonuses to Atlético from Madrid for the Argentine striker Julián Álvarez. Negotiations indicate significant progress in Barcelona’s signings for next season, with president Joan Laporta confirming the deal with Gordon.

The Barcelona board, through Deco, met with Julián Álvarez’s representative, Fernando Hidalgo, indicating a strong interest in the player. Esta transaction, however, proves to be more complex than that of Gordon, facing the high demand of Atlético from Madrid and competition from clubs like PSG and Arsenal. Hansi Flick’s commitment and the athlete’s desire to wear the maroon shirt are factors that drive conversations for the future.

Barcelona advances Julián Álvarez and confirms Anthony Gordon

Barcelona intensified its movements in the market, focusing on reinforcing the offensive sector. The arrival of attacker Anthony Gordon, from Newcastle, is the first big name to be announced for the next window. The player was caught by Sky Sports cameras leaving for Barcelona, where he will undergo medical examinations before signing a contract with the Catalan team. The value of the negotiation exceeded 70 million euros, as confirmed by Laporta.

Paralelamente, the Spanish club is looking for Julián Álvarez, Atlético and Madrid. Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, led the negotiations by meeting with intermediaries and, later, with Fernando Hidalgo, the attacker’s agent. The first formal proposal is 90 million euros, accompanied by bonuses, signaling the desire to count on the Argentine. Este’s move, however, is met with resistance from Atlético’s Madrid, who sets a high price for the player, and also faces strong competition from PSG and Arsenal, who monitor the situation closely.

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Principais movements and rejections in European football

The European transfer market presents several new features in addition to Barcelona’s movements. Coach Andoni Iraola rejected a proposal from Milan, prioritizing offers from Liverpool and Leverkusen, according to findings. Italian coach Fabio Capello commented on Iraola’s decision, stating that the Spanish coach values ​​Premier League, which he considers the most important tournament.

Martín Demichelis, in turn, guaranteed its continuity in Real Mallorca. The Balearic club officially renewed the Argentine coach’s contract until 2028, even after the team’s decline. No Getafe, Mario Martín signed a new contract, remaining at the club until 2030, strengthening the team for the coming seasons.

  • Bernardo Silva, currently out of contract, is close to joining Barcelona after prioritizing the Catalan club’s offer over Atlético’s Madrid.
  • Pape Gueye appears as a key piece in Villarreal’s plans for the market.
  • Morales will have an official farewell to Levante, marking the end of his time at the club.
  • Filipe Luis was announced as Mónaco’s new coach, with a contract valid until 2028.
  • Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain; the player will be able to return to the club if Barcelona does not pay his 30 million euro clause.

Situações of Bastoni and Enzo Fernández in their clubs

Outras important negotiations shook the European football scene. Alessandro Bastoni, defender of Inter of Milão, will not be traded. The president of the Italian club, Marotta, stated that the player had not expressed a desire to leave and that Inter of Milão is not a “selling in principle” club, guaranteeing the defender’s stay.

Já Enzo Fernández, midfielder of Chelsea, expressed his desire to leave the London club this summer due to the lack of participation in European competitions. Fontes from Inglaterra indicate that Chelsea has set a price of 120 million euros to release the player. Clubes and Manchester City showed interest in signing him, increasing speculation about his next destination.