Gavi backs Julian Alvarez move to Barcelona: ‘I’d love him to be with us’

Gavi backs Julian Alvarez move to Barcelona: ‘I’d love him to be with us’ Barcelona midfielder Gavi has admitted he would love to see Julian Alvarez join the club, adding his voice to the growing speculation surrounding the Argentine striker’s future. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo , the Spain international made it clear that he would welcome the Atletico Madrid forward to the Spotify Camp Nou if the transfer were to become a reality. Gavi would love to see Alvarez at Barcelona Asked about the possibility of Álvarez signing for Barcelona, Gavi did not hide his enthusiasm. “Hopefully,” he said. “We’ll see what he decides to do with his future, but of course I’d love him to be with us. Besides, it’s his dream.” His comments add further intrigue to one of the summer’s most talked-about transfer stories, with Barcelona continuing to be linked with the World Cup-winning Argentine striker. Gavi would welcome Julian Alvarez to Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Gavi not the first Gavi is not the first Barcelona player to openly approve the idea of seeing Alvarez at Barcelona from next season. Earlier this week, fellow Barça and Spain star Lamine Yamal also admitted that he would welcome the Argentine centre-forward to the club with open arms. The likes of Marc Bernal, Pedri and Joan Garcia have also hinted that they would want the transfer to go through this summer. All of this comes after Alvarez himself stated that he wished to leave Atletico Madrid in order to follow his ‘dream’ without explicitly mentioning Barcelona. Atletico Madrid remain firm Julian Alvarez is Barcelona No. 1 summer target. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) However, despite the player’s stance and the growing speculation around his future, Atletico Madrid remain firm on their position . The Rojiblancos continue to insist that the 26-year-old striker is not for sale this summer and the only way any club can sign him would be by activating his €500 million release clause. Moreover, Atletico Madrid have also filed complaints against Barcelona with FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) alleging illegal tapping up of their player. For now, the situation remains extremely complicated and unless Atletico Madrid are willing to compromise, a transfer to Barcelona will be difficult to secure for Alvarez this summer.