Atletico Madrid calm amid Barcelona interest in key player with €150m release clause | OneFootball

A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has made it clear that Atletico Madrid are entirely calm regarding the future of Julian Alvarez, despite growing rumours linking the Argentine forward to Barcelona.

The forward remains fully committed to the Madrid-based side, and both the club and the player’s entourage are said to be very satisfied with their current situation.

The speculation began to gain traction in recent days, with reports suggesting Barcelona are eyeing Alvarez as a potential marquee signing. This has raised eyebrows, primarily due to the Blaugrana’s ongoing financial issues.

A transfer completely out of reach

While their sporting project under Hansi Flick is generating optimism, the club’s finances do not allow them to freely splash upwards of €100 million on a single transfer, let alone meet Alvarez’s reported release clause of over €150 million.

Barcelona are aware of the limitations, and it was suggested that they are studying ways to structure a deal that would include player exchanges to lower the total cost.

Atletico Madrid are not worried about Julian Alvarez’s transfer rumours. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Although specific names have yet to emerge, the plan would be to use surplus squad members to sweeten any proposal.

Atletico Madrid unfazed

However, Atletico Madrid remain unbothered. Internally, there is a strong belief that Julian Alvarez is going nowhere this summer.

The forward is not only performing well but is also said to be very happy living in Madrid with his family.

There are no signs of unrest from the player’s side, and Atletico are in no mood to entertain offers, especially from domestic rivals like Barcelona.

From Atletico’s perspective, the situation is under control. Alvarez is tied to a long-term contract, and the presence of a hefty release clause gives the club added leverage.

Any suitor wishing to prise the Argentine away would need to trigger that clause or offer something very close to it, which seems highly unlikely in Barcelona’s case.