'I'm not inside his head!' - Diego Simeone unsure on Julian Alvarez future amid Barcelona links as Atletico Madrid star 'getting back to his best' after goal drought

Yosua Arya Fri, 20 February 2026 at 1:55 pm UTC·4 min read Simeone addresses the noise Speculation regarding a move to Camp Nou has gathered pace, with reports suggesting Barcelona have identified the World Cup winner as the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski. Despite the noise, Alvarez has returned to form at the Metropolitano, playing a vital role in Simeone’s tactical setup during a crucial stretch of the season. So far this season, he has scored 13 goals and six assists in 35 games across all competitions.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Atleti boss addressed the rumours ahead of his side’s La Liga clash with Espanyol, noting that while he is delighted with the...