Pau Cubarsi rates Julian Alvarez but backs Barcelona squad

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi said the club still watches Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez closely. He called the Argentine forward spectacular but emphasized that Barcelona will rely on the players already at hand, namely Ferran and newcomer Gordon. Alvarez has been a focal point of transfer speculation, especially after Atletico Madrid turned down a €150 million offer from Real Madrid. The Argentine forward, who previously played for Manchester City, is regarded as a key element of Atletico's project and the club shows little appetite for negotiating with domestic rivals.

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In the interview, Cubarsi noted that rumours surface every summer but he prefers to concentrate on the current squad. He reiterated his admiration for Alvarez while pointing to the importance of Ferran and Gordon for the upcoming season. Julian Alvarez remains an Atletico Madrid player, and his link with Barcelona keeps generating discussion. Cubarsi shared his view during a recent interview.