Julian Alvarez asks Barcelona to pause talks until World Cup

Julian Alvarez’s representatives have asked FC Barcelona to temporarily ease their pursuit because the Argentine striker wants to keep his focus on the World Cup. Barcelona consider Alvarez a priority attacking target and have already taken concrete steps toward a move.

FC Barcelona have submitted a €100 million offer to Atlético Madrid to open negotiations for Alvarez. The proposal was addressed to Atlético sporting director Mateu Alemany, but the club has not issued an official response.

Paris Saint‑Germain are also monitoring the situation, yet Alvarez’s camp has indicated that the Ligue 1 side is not his preferred destination. The player appears willing to wait and assess outcomes after the World Cup.

Alvarez’s representatives stress that neither the player nor his camp want unnecessary pressure or public negotiations ahead of the tournament. They believe Atlético will eventually sit down to discuss a potential transfer once the World Cup concludes.

FC Barcelona remain prepared to invest heavily in Alvarez, but any movement is unlikely before the World Cup ends. For now, the focus stays on Argentina’s campaign.