Julian Alvarez: PSG Have Agreement With Atletico Madrid For Barcelona Target

BusinessSportsMoneyJulian Alvarez: PSG Have Agreement With Atletico Madrid For Barcelona TargetByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 03:40am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Paris Saint-Germain reportedly has an agreement with Atletico Madrid in relation to FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez.Getty ImagesBack-to-back Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain reportedly has an agreement with Atletico Madrid in relation to FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez.Transfer market experts such as Fabrizio Romano reported on Friday how the Catalans have made a bid of $116 million (€100 million) for the Argentine.This came on the same day Anthony Gordon’s $93 million (€80 million) transfer from Newcastle United was announced, as Barça begun a new era of busy buying activity akin to that of pre-pandemic yesteryear.It’s hard to keep up with what are often referred to as the “state-run” clubs in Spain, however, and PSG are a genuine threat to Barça’s hopes of landing Alvarez.As explained by SPORT, PSG has confirmed its interest in Alvarez but asked for formal negotiations to be postponed until after the Champions League final.PSG clinched that on penalties against Premier League winners Arsenal after drawing 1-1 in regular time. And the decision to not have the spectacle in Budapest distracted by transfer rumors that might trigger internal tensions proved to be a masterstroke.Julian Alvarez is aware of PSG’s interestThe World Cup champion in 2022 is aware of PSG’s interest in him while Atletico awaits an offer exceeding $116 million (€100 million).MORE FOR YOUThe Rojiblancos paid $109.5 million (€94 million) for Alvarez from Manchester City in 2024, and want to make a profit on a player that isn’t convinced by the sporting project at the...