Overview

• After a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, Álvarez told ESPN he is calm about the rumors and focused on improving, helping Atlético and winning there.
• He has six goals in his last three matches, including a hat-trick against Rayo, a brace versus Real Madrid and a goal with two assists against Frankfurt.
• Reports indicate Barcelona president Joan Laporta views Álvarez as a leading target, though the timing and feasibility remain uncertain.
• Recent reporting says Atlético would seek around €200 million for any sale, a figure far beyond many clubs’ typical spending.
• World Soccer Talk, citing Spanish outlets, notes a contract running to 2030 with a €500 million release clause, and Barcelona’s salary-limit issues further complicate any move.