Julian Alvarez has three ways out of ‘complicated situation’ with Barcelona and Atletico

Julian Alvarez’s future is no clearer to being resolved even though we are inching closer and closer to the start of the new La Liga season.

The Argentina international said during the World Cup “the best thing for everyone is a transfer” but Atletico have made it clear they don’t agree, while Barcelona are hoping they might change their minds.

Barca reporter Achraf Ben Ayad has summarized the situation and says Alvarez has three options available to him to resolve the situation.

He posted on X: “Julián’s situation is complicated. He has three options ahead of him: Apologize and try to mend his relationship with Atlético. Take an extra step for the sake of Barcelona. Agree with Atlético to bring in a strong offer from outside Spain in order to leave.”

Atletico do seem to be willing to mend the relationship with their striker, as CEO Gil Marin has said he has “no doubt that Atlético is the right place in the world for Julián, and Julián is the perfect striker for Atlético de Madrid.”

However, it’s not clear if Alvarez is willing to change his mind and stay or even move anywhere other than Barcelona.

As for the Catalans, they are reportedly hoping that Alvarez could make another public gesture to try and force Atletico to the negotiating table but are thought to be lining up alternatives in case a move fails to materialize.

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