​Lamine Yamal has again urged Julian Alvarez to consider switching from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona during the upcoming summer transfer window. With Barcelona poised to submit another bid for the Argentina international following his involvement in the 2026 World Cup, Yamal insists Alvarez would be an exceptional addition for the Blaugrana. “Everyone knows he’s a premier talent, the kind of player every club desires,” Yamal told Mundo Deportivo. “I’ve said it before: we’re open to welcoming him, and if he joins, we’ll all be thrilled. I believe he would fit perfectly with Barça’s style. I don’t know what the exact situation is, but I hope it happens.”
As both Argentina and Spain prepare for their quarter-final clashes at the 2026 World Cup, Yamal also expressed admiration for Lionel Messi’s form with the defending champions. “Incredible. Everyone knows who Messi is, but no one expected him to maintain such a high level. I’m incredibly happy for him. I’m happy for Neymar and Cristiano as well,” he said. “They’ve shaped the childhoods of everyone who plays now. Anything good that happens to them will benefit me. And if I reach the final, I want to win it.”
Spain is gearing up to face Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday, while Argentina takes on Switzerland on Sunday. Yamal’s remarks come as Barcelona continues to explore potential signings to reinforce their squad ahead of the next campaign, with Alvarez among the high-profile targets linked to a move to the Catalan club. The evolving transfer saga continues to capture the attention of fans as both clubs and players weigh their options in the pursuit of elite European competition.