Barcelona coach Hansi Flick believes Julian Alvarez could significantly strengthen the team’s attack.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that, nevertheless, the German coach is ready to abandon plans to sign the Argentine forward.
Barcelona’s main priority
Flick believes that signing a central defender is currently a more important target for the Catalan club. The coach wants the new player to form a strong partnership with Pau Cubarsi.
Barcelona is also considering selling left-back Alejandro Balde. The club could use the proceeds from the sale to sign a central defender.
Why the need for Alvarez has diminished
In attack, Raphinha’s performances as a center-forward and Gabriel Jesus’ arrival at the club have reduced Barcelona’s need to sign Alvarez.
The media had previously reported that Barcelona would attempt to sign Alvarez again during the winter transfer window. Atletico Madrid did not allow the Argentine player to leave during the summer.