Flick ready to pass on Alvarez to prioritize defensive reinforcements
Hansi Flick is shifting Barcelona's transfer focus toward signing a central defender, potentially shelving plans for Julian Alvarez.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has realigned the club's transfer objectives. Despite previous interest in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, the German coach is now prepared to drop the pursuit of the Argentine to address critical needs in defense.
Flick is prioritizing the acquisition of a high-quality central defender to form a reliable partnership alongside Pau Cubarsi. To generate the necessary funds, the club is considering the sale of left-back Alejandro Balde, allowing for significant investment in the heart of the defense.
The immediate need for an additional attacker has decreased following Raphinha's successful shift into the central striking role and the arrival of Gabriel Jesus. Previous attempts to secure Alvarez were rebuffed by Atletico Madrid during the summer, and Flick’s current stance suggests a strategic pivot in the club's recruitment policy.