Arsenal and Barca chase Julian Alvarez as Atletico prepares record-breaking offer amid transfer war.
As the summer window approaches, both Arsenal FC andFCBarcelona are intensifying their pursuit of Atletico Madrid's star striker Julain Alvarez with lucrative proposals reportedly exceeding €150 million in total value (including bonuses). In response to these mounting offers from English Premier League rivals including Barcelona continuing as his primary target for next season.
Key Points
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1Atletico Madrid are preparing lucrative contract offers for their star striker Julan Alvarez, reportedly aiming to make him one or two highest-paid players at the club.
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2Arsenal and Barcelona have both been linked with interest in signing Julian Alvarez during this summer's transfer window following his move from Manchester City.
Developments
Atletico Madrid plans to offer Julian Alvarez an annual salary of €10 million as part of fresh contract talks aimed at retaining him amid interest from Barcelona and Arsenal. While the Gunners are reportedly willing to pay up for a transfer, Atletico believes increasing his wage will be more effective in securing his long-term future than offering release clauses or high fees would have been previously considered necessary given Alvarez's current €7 million salary is significantly lower
Atletico Madrid plans a €3million annual salary increase for Julian Alvarez from £7m (€10.5 million) per year as part of an effort to retain the striker against interest bids from Arsenal and Barcelona before his contract expires in 2028 with a release clause exceeding half billion euros, though formal talks have not yet commenced according to Marca reports
Atletico Madrid plans to secure a new €10 million annual salary deal for striker Julian Álvarez before the summer transfer window opens. The club aims to finalize this contract extension soon by offering significant financial incentives and ensuring he feels like their flagship player, thereby preventing his potential move away during July's deadline while Barcelona remains interested in signing him as its primary target.