Julian Alvarez clears the air about his potential move to Barcelona, which has been making the rounds for months despite his ties with Atletico Madrid.
He has addressed the mounting speculation regarding a move to Barcelona with a blend of professional poise and blunt frustration.
The Argentina strike and his Atletico side have done more damage to Barcelona this season by beating them in the Copa del Rey, which they failed to win.
However, despite the rivalries this season between Barca and Atletico, there have been strong talks concerning Alvarez making a move to New Camp this summer window.
Ahead of the Arsenal clash, the striker had so much to say when addressing the talks about a move to Barcelona in the summer window.
The Argentine forward dismissed the intensifying rumors as a “snowball of lies,” expressing his irritation with the constant media narrative linking him away from Atletico Madrid.
Rather than fueling the fire, Alvarez reaffirmed his commitment to his current squad, stating he has no intention of entertaining outside talks.
Julian Alvarez said: “I try not to give too much importance to what’s said on the media, because it often starts becoming a snowball of lies.
“I can’t keep going out to clarify or deny everything that comes out all the time.
“I try not to give too much importance to what they say, because the truth is that every week new things come out, all kinds of new information.
“I try not to waste energy on that and to focus on what we’re doing here at Atléti. I’m at 100% and ready to play.
While reports suggest Barcelona sees him as the ideal long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, Alvarez has publicly distanced himself from the talk.
He emphasized that he is happy under Diego Simeone and is prioritizing upcoming Champions League and domestic fixtures over transfer gossip.
Despite the noise, his staggering €500m release clause remains the biggest hurdle for any interested club.
​For now, Julian Alvarez is staying put, making it clear that his focus is on the pitch in Madrid, not the boardroom in Catalonia.
He is getting ready with the rest of his teammates as they await their big game against Arsenal, which they need to win by any means possible.
Julian Alvarez will play a huge role in the Champions League match, as the first leg could determine what the return fixture means for their title chances this season.
