As the summer transfer window heats up, Julian Alvarez has emerged as a prime target for Europe’s elite clubs. The Argentine striker, currently plying his trade at Atlético Madrid, is drawing attention from two of the continent’s biggest names: Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona.
The Catalans are in urgent need of a new striker after confirming the departure of Robert Lewandowski, while PSG may also pursue a different profile to bolster their attacking options. Both clubs have shown interest in Alvarez, though Deco, the sporting director at FC Barcelona, has now addressed the speculation surrounding the Argentine forward.
Barcelona’s stance on Julian Alvarez
In a rare public statement, Deco emphasized that the club is not ruling out any profiles as it seeks to rebuild its squad. « This isn’t about a specific profile. We’re not excluding anyone and we’re not signing anyone yet. These are internal matters—what we must ensure is that we work as we do every year. We’ve lost a key player, Robert, and of course, we’ll do our best to strengthen the team. » The departure of Lewandowski, a three-time La Liga top scorer with Barcelona, has left a significant void that the club aims to fill.
«Nothing is off the table» in Barça’s recruitment strategy
Deco went on to reflect on the challenges of replacing a legend like Lewandowski, whose contributions over recent years have been unparalleled. « Today is a bittersweet day. Robert’s departure is now official. It’s nearly impossible to replace him—he’s been the best striker of this era and everything he’s achieved at Barça will be hard to match. But that’s how football works. » He also highlighted the club’s decision to convert Ferran Torres from a winger to a striker, signaling a shift in their tactical approach as they look to reinforce the squad.