Lewandowski will leave after this season; Barcelona's immediate priority is to sign a new striker, with Alvarez as the top choice.

Prior to joining Atlético, Alvarez was considered a champion by nature, having collected many titles, but after the transfer, the "champion spider" became disconnected from winning. Simeone, who spends his energy disputing with opposing players and draws the top coaching salary but has no attacking strategy, has turned Atlético into a striker's nightmare. Even fellow Argentine forwards like Almada and Alvarez have started considering leaving.

According to journalist Alfredo Martínez, Barcelona's top management believes that the urgent task for this summer's transfer window is to bring in a new center forward. With Lewandowski's form declining and his contract ending this season without renewal, the 25-year-old Argentine striker Alvarez from Atlético Madrid is seen by Barcelona as the primary option to strengthen their attack.

The reporter noted that with Araujo and Christensen back to health, Barcelona's main transfer focus is the forward line. Signing a new number 9 is a pressing need. Alvarez is unanimously regarded by Barcelona's leadership as the striker best suited to Flick's tactics: in his prime, capable of scoring, advancing with the ball, with strong shooting and free-kick skills, and excellent technical ability. However, Alvarez is valued at €100 million with a contract until 2030, so Barcelona must convince him to leave Atlético. Style-wise, Barcelona suits Alvarez better, as he has struggled under Simeone's rigid, conservative tactics with no ambition or prospects for trophies—both strong arguments for persuading Alvarez to join Barcelona.

Finally, the key question: is Barcelona a better fit than Atlético Madrid for Alvarez's performance and development?