In a totally unexpected turn, the world of European football has been shaken by news that nobody saw coming. Diego “Cholo” Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, has surprised everyone by publicly confirming that his star, Julián Álvarez, will join FC Barcelona soon. The statement was made during an exclusive interview, in which the Argentine coach even revealed the estimated date of the transfer.
According to Simeone’s words, the agreement between clubs is practically closed and only minor details would be missing so that the operation is official. Julián Álvarez, who has shone by his versatility, speed and scoring capacity, is emerging as one of the most important signings of European summer.
Barcelona, in full reconstruction under the new sports direction, considers Álvarez as a key piece to reinforce his attack for the 2025/26 season. With his youth and international experience both in clubs and in the Argentine National Team, the striker is a safe commitment to return the Catalan club to the highest competitive level.
The date of the official announcement, according to Simeone himself, will be in the coming weeks, possibly before the start of the Blaugrana preseason. Exact numbers of the transfer have not yet been revealed, but it is estimated that the value could exceed 70 million euros, becoming one of the most expensive operations of summer.
The news has generated a wave of reactions on social networks, with Barça fans celebrating the arrival of a world -class striker, while Atlético followers express their surprise and discontent for the imminent exit of one of their figures.
With Julián Álvarez about to dress the Barca shirt, a new stage is opened for both the player and the Catalan club, which hopes to return to the top of European football with signings of this caliber.
More details and official confirmation are expected in the next few days. The signing market is still surprising!
