La Liga giants Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a transfer for Manchester Metropolis center-forward Julian Alvarez, with them figuring out him as Robert Lewandowski’s long-term successor.
Barcelona Hierarchy Like Alvarez As Lewandowski’s Successor
Lewandowski, 35, is likely one of the finest strikers on this planet in the mean time. Nevertheless, age isn’t on the Poland worldwide’s aspect, with him struggling to play at his finest amid recurring accidents.
Based on Spanish outlet Diario Sport, Barcelona coach Xavi and sporting director Deco are cautious of Lewandowski’s health points and are considering signing a long-term substitute. They need to guarantee there’s enough backup for the previous Bayern Munich talisman and are each huge followers of 2022 FIFA World Cup winner Alvarez.
Xavi, particularly, admires Alvarez’s means to play in all attacking positions and knack for locating the again of the web. Because the Man Metropolis ace can play central, out broad, and even in a No. 10 function, Xavi would have the possibility to experiment together with his formations with out compromising on high quality.
In Kevin De Bruyne’s absence, Alvarez has performed alongside Haaland at Metropolis this season, supporting the Norwegian in a second-striker function. Regardless of taking part in largely out of place, Alvarez has confirmed to be fairly decisive, scoring thrice and offering 4 assists in seven Premier League matches.
Barca May Face Hurdles To Signal Manchester Metropolis’s Alvarez
As per Sport, the 23-year-old has a €50 million ($52.90 million) launch clause in his Manchester Metropolis contract, which has inspired the Blaugrana to pursue a transfer for him.
Though the discharge clause appears attainable even for a cash-strapped Barcelona, prizing Alvarez away from Metropolis is not going to be a simple activity. The Cityzens worth the Argentine ace significantly and tied him right down to a brand new five-year contract (till June 2028) on the finish of the 2022-23 season. As per the brand new phrases, Alvarez is incomes a cool £100,000 per week ($122,000 per week) on the Etihad Stadium.
Moreover, he reportedly has a superb relationship with supervisor Pep Guardiola. Alvarez has the Spaniard’s unwavering belief and will proceed to get minutes because the season wears on.
Up to now, Alvarez has performed 62 video games for Metropolis in all competitions, scoring 23 occasions and offering 10 assists. He pitched in with 17 objectives and 5 assists in 49 video games as Metropolis received the Treble final season.
