Breaking! Argentina's €100 million star striker publicly demands transfer and urges Atletico Madrid to let him go, having already agreed to join Barcelona

On June 23, Beijing time, 26-year-old Argentine striker Julian Alvarez made a startling revelation in a post-match interview following the latest World Cup fixture. He publicly urged his current club Atletico Madrid to facilitate his departure this summer so he can chase his ambitions.

Alvarez went on to say: "I feel this isn’t the moment to discuss it, but I also don’t want to conceal anything or play dumb. To be honest, I try to be upfront—I’ve already spoken to the right people at the club and believe the best option for everyone is for me to transfer, as I want to fulfill my dreams."

Meanwhile, renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano immediately shared Alvarez’s latest interview, indicating that Alvarez had previously agreed to join Barcelona and intends to move this summer. The transfer now hinges on whether Barcelona and Atletico Madrid can reach an agreement between the two clubs.

A few weeks ago, Barcelona’s €100 million offer for Alvarez was rejected by Atletico. Atletico even posted multiple messages on social media in response to the rumors about Barcelona’s bid, and went as far as photoshopping three "HERE WE GO" posters targeting Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha as a mocking gesture.

Apart from Barcelona, Real Madrid had also officially announced a €150 million bid for Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid turned it down.

In this World Cup, Alvarez has come off the bench in two consecutive matches and has yet to score. In the game against Austria, he even missed a golden opportunity, making it clear his form needs urgent improvement. Currently, the 26-year-old is valued at €100 million on Germany’s Transfermarkt.