Barcelona top attacking target not ruling out summer exit – ‘You never know’

Barcelona top attacking target not ruling out summer exit – ‘You never know’: Barcelona top attacking target not ruling out summer exit – ‘You never know’

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez has once again fuelled speculation about his future after making an intriguing comment following his team’s Champions League victory.

The Argentine striker spoke to the media after Atletico Madrid secured an impressive 5-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. 

However, much of the attention after the match focused on Alvarez’s comments about his future, particularly amid growing links with FC Barcelona.

The striker’s name has recently been mentioned in discussions surrounding Barcelona’s presidential election campaign, with reports suggesting that the Catalan club could consider him as a future attacking option.

Responding to the news

When asked directly about the rumours linking him with Barcelona, Alvarez insisted that many of the claims circulating online were not accurate.

“What do you want me to say? I’ve never said anything. These are things that are said, and then they go viral on social media. 

“You say one thing, and it generates comments, but I’ve never said anything. Obviously, I’m happy at Atletico de Madrid. 

“Very happy, we’re fighting in the competitions, it’s true that we’re further behind in La Liga, but we’re doing well in the Champions League, and then there’s the Copa del Rey final,” said the Argentine striker.

Julian Alvarez has sparked fresh speculation. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Although Alvarez expressed satisfaction with life at Atletico Madrid, journalists pressed him further about his long-term future at the club. 

When asked whether he could guarantee that he would remain at Atletico next season, the striker gave an answer that quickly caught attention.

“I don’t know. Maybe yes, maybe no, you never know. But I’m very happy here. They asked me a question that will be repeated everywhere. 

“I’m happy, I take each day as it comes. I work to improve and to give my best here. 

“I’ve never said anything or spoken badly about the club, I’m very grateful, the fans have also shown me their affection today, so I’m very happy,” replied the striker.

Notably, with Robert Lewandowski approaching the latter stages of his career, the club has started exploring possible long-term replacements for the Polish striker.

And Alvarez, who has already proven himself at the highest level with both club and country, is seen by many as a forward capable of leading Hansi Flick’s attack.

Source: Mundo Deportivo