Atlético may open the door for Alvarez's departure to Barcelona in January

Atlético may change their stance on Julián Alvarez's future during the upcoming winter transfer window, amid great hopes from the Argentine striker's camp for a potential move to FC Barcelona.

FC Barcelona made significant efforts to sign Julián Alvarez during the summer transfer window, given the player's clear desire to move to the Catalan club. However, Atlético refused to allow their striker to leave, resulting in the negotiations ending with the player remaining in the Spanish capital.

The programme "El Chiringuito" reported that the 2022 World Cup champion Julián Alvarez believes that Atlético may allow his departure in January, and that Atlético itself may even offer the player to FC Barcelona due to the difficulty of maintaining the current situation in the coming months.

Julián Alvarez faced boos from Atlético fans during his appearance against Villarreal in La Liga, after his desire to leave angered the supporters, making his task of regaining their backing difficult.

In contrast, FC Barcelona will be ready to move again, as the club has the capacity to complete a big signing in January, having only spent €10 million to sign Gabriel Jesus.

The winter transfer window may see a new chapter in the Julián Alvarez saga, after FC Barcelona failed to secure the deal during the summer.