Barça Have a Plan B: If Not Julián, Then Lautaro

Barcelona are still waiting to see what happens with Julián Álvarez, but apparently not forever. According to David Ibáñez of ElDesmarque, if the Atlético Madrid situation remains stuck next week, Barça could activate their alternative: Lautaro Martínez. The Inter captain is reportedly highly rated by both Hansi Flick and Deco. El Desmarque

There is one small issue: the backup plan might be almost as difficult as the original one. Lautaro is under contract with Inter until 2029, captains the Italian club and hardly looks like a player desperate for an escape route. In May, he even told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he found it difficult to imagine himself playing anywhere else. El Desmarque

So Barcelona’s definition of a Plan B is becoming quite clear. If they cannot prise a star striker away from Atlético, they may turn to a star striker Inter have little reason to sell. Different Argentine, remarkably similar problem.

Source: ElDesmarque – Lautaro Martínez emerges as Barcelona’s alternative to Julián Álvarez