Barcelona Keen On Signing This Atletico Madrid Star: Signing Possible? | OneFootball

Alvarez is putting his strong foot forward this season as he has already netted 23 goals across 44 games apart from five assists. He is averaging 1.9 shots, 0.9 key passes, and 0.9 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).

The Argentine primarily plays as a striker but can also feature as a left winger. He is a good carrier of the ball with great link-up abilities. He likes to attack directly towards the goal and is a clinical finisher around the penalty box.

A swap deal is a possibility

Barcelona’s interest in Julian Alvarez is understandable as they need a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The latter is already 36 and is in the twilight of his career. Hence, the club is looking to solve the problem for a long period.

In that sense, Alvarez could be an ideal choice given his proven abilities and high quality. He would fit in well in Hansi Flick’s system and will surely enjoy his time. However, one needs to be aware of the high value that the player has in the market.