Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Atletico de Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, but believe they have exhausted the steps available to them and must now wait for the Argentina international to influence the outcome.
The Catalan club are continuing to monitor the situation closely, according to journalist Victor Navarro. Barcelona’s representatives reportedly feel they have done everything within their power to make the transfer possible, leaving the next move largely in the hands of the player and Atletico.
A move for Alvarez has not been ruled out, despite Atletico’s clear reluctance to sell the 26-year-old forward. Barcelona are still following developments and retaining hope that the deal can eventually be approved.
The club expect Alvarez himself to find a way to persuade Atletico to sanction his departure. Their position is that the player may now be able to make the difference in negotiations, with Barcelona waiting to see whether he can convince the Madrid side to change its stance.
That expectation follows a recent conversation between Alvarez and Atletico head coach Diego Simeone. However, the discussion produced no result, meaning the club’s position remains unchanged for now.
Barcelona’s continued interest therefore depends on an uncertain process. The Catalan side have not abandoned the possibility of completing the transfer, but they are no longer able to take the matter forward on their own. Instead, they are waiting for Alvarez to help create the conditions for Atletico to approve the move.
For Atletico, the issue is complicated by their apparent unwillingness to sell the forward. For Barcelona, the player’s involvement could be decisive. Until that changes, the transfer remains possible but unresolved.
Navarro’s information suggests Barcelona believe their work on the deal is complete. The club are continuing to watch the situation, but their immediate role is now one of patience rather than further action. They hope Alvarez can persuade Atletico to reconsider, although his recent meeting with Simeone failed to produce the breakthrough they wanted.
The proposed transfer consequently remains alive without any indication that an agreement has been reached. Barcelona still want Alvarez, Atletico still do not appear keen to sell him, and the player’s ability to influence his club is now at the centre of the story.