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In view of the contract improvement that Atletico Madrid plans to make.

Barcelona's main objective for the next summer transfer window is the signing of a striker. Although Lewandowski's continuity is not ruled out, the possibilities are not many, taking into account the age and what the player earns. Even if the renewal offer was low, the continuity of the Pole at the moment is very complicated. The decision will be made at the end of the season.

The main target to reinforce the Barça attack is Julián Álvarez. This Thursday it transpired that Atletico Madrid are willing to considerably improve the player's contract in order for him to remain at the club and reject Barcelona's offer or that of any other club interested in signing him this summer. An important offer, as it would place the player's salary at ten million net per season.

Peace of mind
Barcelona have not flinched at this news. In the first place, because the decision to sign Julián Álvarez has not been made. The club is immersed in the competition and has a decisive month ahead of them to find out how far they can go in the Champions League and in LaLiga. The Barça sporting management continues with its roadmap, and the fact that Atlético can improve the player's salary does not affect them.

Motivating the player
In addition, at Can Barça they understand that Atletico's move is logical. At a time when there are going to be three key clashes against Barça, especially the Champions League quarter-finals, encouraging Julián Álvarez to give his maximum performance is seen as something normal. The promise of a salary increase motivates him on the pitch and helps to stop his departure.

Barcelona are not going to go crazy for the signing of the red-and-white striker. His release clause is unthinkable for Barcelona, so he needs Atletico's approval. If he does not want to sell, there is very little to do, because they do not trust an act of rebellion on the part of the Argentine or that he will pressure the club to open the door for him. So, at the moment, it's a very complicated operation.

Salary scale
And what is very clear at the club is that any signing has to be framed within the parameters that have been set. Firstly, because they have already learned from the mistakes of the past and because the problems of "Fair Play" do not allow large outlays, neither in terms of transfer price nor in the player's file. (MARCA, 2026-03-27)