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Barcelona turn to secret weapon as alvarez transfer battle intensifies

By Ajmal RoshanPublished: May 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Barcelona turn to secret weapon as Alvarez transfer battle intensifies

Alvarez transfer saga heats up as price and rivalry complicate move

The Julian Alvarez saga will be breathtaking this summer. There are concerns regarding the asking price of Atlético Madrid to Barcelona, which is around 120-130 million euros. The player is interested in joining Barca, but Atlético have already stated that they won’t sell their striker to direct rivals.

Niagra Sports identified as potential key to unlock negotiations

There is an agency called Niagra Sports, led by Juanma Lopez and Andy Bara. This agency has been very influential and maintains excellent relationships with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Barcelona is also targeting Victor Muñoz, who Niagra manages.

Niagara Sports has played a crucial role in Barcelona's Dani Olmo and Joan Garcia deals.

Agency’s strong ties with Barcelona and Atletico offer strategic advantage

The agency also has ties with Julian Alvarez's camp and a direct deep connection with Athletico Madrid, so Barcelona is expecting the agency led by Juanma Lopez to bridge conversation between both teams for the Julian Alvarez deal, positioning Niagra as a party capable of mediating big deals this summer and helping Barcelona to secure their most important signing for the long term.

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