​Barcelona president Joan Laporta has given a fresh update on the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez as he arrived in the United States to attend the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France. He stressed that Barcelona will not respond to external pressure or try to bend to anyone else’s timetable, stressing that the club will set its own pace in the transfer market. Laporta indicated that Barcelona has submitted an offer for the player, but clarified that the offer is not open-ended or unlimited. He said the offer will have a defined period of validity, and emphasized that its status would be reassessed as time passes.
The Barcelona chief reiterated that the club’s interest in Alvarez aligns with the wishes of the coach and the technical staff, who have made it clear they want the forward brought to Camp Nou. Laporta expressed admiration for Alvarez, describing him as a fantastic player who they like a great deal. He also highlighted the strong relationship Barcelona maintains with Alvarez’s representatives and his club, noting that any confusion surrounding the previous offer had been clarified. According to Laporta, no additional pressure had been placed on the other side; rather, he stated that the offer would stay valid while an alternative became available, and that, for now, there had been no further development.
Speculation has swirled that Barcelona could lodge a renewed bid after the World Cup concludes, and there has also been talk that the club would be willing to walk away if an agreement with Atletico Madrid cannot be reached. Laporta’s comments appear to be aimed at damping down the noise surrounding the transfer and outlining Barcelona’s stance: they have expressed their intent to sign Alvarez, but the process will unfold on their timetable, with a clear deadline for the current offer. The Barcelona president also indicated that the club remains committed to pursuing the player in line with the coach’s and technical staff’s wishes, while carefully monitoring how talks advance in the coming weeks.