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Álvarez Agent Denies Barcelona House-Hunting Rumor as Transfer Talk Cools

Barcelona's budget constraints leave little room to meet Atlético's asking price.

Overview

  • Fernando Hidalgo, the agent for Julián Álvarez, told Mundo Deportivo the house-hunting claim was “1000% false” and called it “complete nonsense.”
  • The rumor had said Álvarez’s brothers were viewing homes in Castelldefels and Les Corts in Barcelona.
  • Barcelona are tracking the Atlético Madrid striker, yet the club maintains he is not for sale and reports say any deal would start at around €100 million.
  • Coverage from Spain and the UK notes Barcelona’s finances make a nine-figure move difficult, and no club has submitted a formal bid.
  • Álvarez has kept his future open in recent remarks and has also been linked with Arsenal, which leaves the pursuit dependent on price, sales, or a push from the player.