Barcelona president Joan Laporta don finally open mouth about di transfer for Julian Alvarez. According to am, di Catalan giants don officially launch bid for di Atletico Madrid striker wey win World Cup.
Laporta tok say Alvarez dey eager to make di move to Camp Nou, but di negotiation don hit big wahala because of how Atletico dey firm for dia stance. Di Blaugrana chief no mince word as e yarn about di situation.
Meanwhile, di player himself don already state im desire to leave Atletico. Alvarez wey dey speak to ESPN after Argentina beat Austria 2-0 for di 2017 World Cup, say: ‘I no want to hide or act like I no want to be clear. I try to be honest. I talk to Atletico people and I think di best for everybody involved na for me to leave. I want to fulfill my dream.’
Top European clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal and Barcelona don dey linked with Alvarez. But Atletico don already reject one €150m bid from Real for di player.
Former Barcelona striker Javier Saviola don also yarn say Alvarez go be perfect fit for di Catalan side. Saviola wey talk to Tot Costa explain say: ‘He no be typical lethal goalscorer. I see am as very complete; e fit play on di wing, as attacking midfielder, as deep-lying playmaker. You no just see di goalscorer, you also see say im technically very good. Barça na di ideal team, e fit allow am to get more involved for di game, e go surround am with great players, giving very high performance.’
Saviola add say Alvarez dey very intelligent, decisive, and well-rounded; e dey accelerate, turn very quickly, and get excellent ball control and handling.
Barcelona don reportedly make one bid already and dem dey expect to submit improved offer after Alvarez decide to publicly request transfer.
