Flick says Barca may go without striker as Atletico resist Alvarez sale
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated Wednesday the club may end the summer transfer window without signing a new striker if they fail in their bid to lure Argentinian star Julian Alvarez from rivals Atletico Madrid.Strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres left Camp Nou in the summer, while Barca signed wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, revealed on Wednesday that the club may not sign a new striker during the transfer window if they cannot acquire Argentine forward Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. The 26-year-old Alvarez, a 2022 World Cup winner, has been reluctant to leave Atletico, who have not agreed to sell him. Spanish media reported that Barca president Joan Laporta demands Alvarez or no new striker.
Flick emphasized that the club must consider its future, not just the present. Although Lewandowski and Torres departed this summer, Barca signed wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi. The team currently lacks a recognized striker, with Egyptian teen Hamza Abdelkarim being the only official forward. Flick praised the squad's quality and expressed confidence in finding solutions for the striker position, mentioning other capable players like Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez, Gordon, and Adeyemi.
Flick also confirmed that Rodri will join the squad, likely as a substitute, for their upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao.
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