Barça is enjoying a great sporting moment, and the results achieved this year are the perfect reflection of that. In fact, after seeing that the project is going as planned, several top-level stars dream of playing for Flick. The coach has made an immediate impact at the club and knows exactly what he needs to reach the top.
After a few difficult years in terms of finances and play, Hansi Flick has arrived to deliver an almost perfect season. The Culers are excited about the squad again, but they know they're still missing a "9." Julián Álvarez was one of the most supported options, but his actual release clause has now been revealed.
Julián Álvarez and Barça, an impossible love
Barça is recovering satisfactorily from their financial problems, but there's still a lot of work to do and it won't be easy. Laporta and the rest of the board are on the right track and they're proving it. Last year, the Culers couldn't sign anyone until the very last moment, but this year is different.
They've already signed the best goalkeeper in LaLiga, Joan García, and they're very close to securing Athletic Club's winger, Nico Williams. If they finally succeed, it could be said that this has been one of the best transfer windows for the Catalans in recent years. Even so, some were still dreaming of the possible addition of Julián Álvarez, one of the best strikers at present.
Although it wasn't expected this summer, it was believed to be possible in the future, but in the end, it won't happen. It was thought that his release clause was 100 or 200 million, but the reality is different. The price that has recently come to light is much higher than what was believed, and it won't be possible.
Julián Álvarez's price
According to Marca, Atlético de Madrid has set a release clause of 500 million euros for Julián Álvarez, a price that is impossible for Barça to afford. For this reason, the Catalans only have two options: either negotiate with Atlético de Madrid or wait until his contract expires in 2030. We'll have to keep a very close eye on the Catalan club's moves in the coming months; Robert Lewandowski will leave in a year and they'll have to look for solutions.