Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona will face off tomorrow for the second time this season to play the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. Both teams are in great form, staying in the fight for all titles and aiming to reach the end in the competitions. However, it seems that the battle between both clubs will go beyond the sports field, specifically in the summer transfer market.
In recent days, a forward from Europe has been linked as a potential reinforcement for both teams once the current season ends. In the case of Barça, he would serve as a possible replacement for a Robert Lewandowski whose career is nearing its end, although in Montjuïc they still have confidence in the Pole. Meanwhile, for the red-and-whites, although the offensive area is not a priority, they are always on the lookout for possible additions in that area.
New Chapter Between Barça and Atlético de Madrid
One of the main objectives of the colchonero team is to face the most important teams on the continent in all possible aspects. One of them is in the transfer market, showing with the arrival of Julián Alvarez that they are ready to compete with any entity. Now, it seems that a player whose contract ends in 2026 is on both agendas, although it is not new, as he has been mentioned in the past.
It is Vlahovic, a Serbian international from Juventus of Turin who would be looking for an exit from Italy taking advantage of his contractual situation. He hasn't renewed yet and that would force the historic Italian club to have to sell him this summer if they don't want to lose him as a free agent within a year. He was very close to having joined Atlético de Madrid, but his name has also been linked with FC Barcelona on numerous occasions in recent months.
Vlahovic Offers Himself to Half of Europe
Although he still has a market value of 60 million euros, the reality is that the Serbian is not having the expected numbers. He has scored 14 goals and provided two assists in the 31 matches he has played this season with Juventus of Turin, figures below expectations. At 25 years old, he seems willing to try to make a leap in quality in his career, offering himself to important clubs that might need a forward.
Obviously, Barça has a greater need in that aspect, as Lewandowski is a veteran nearing the end of his career in elite soccer. The Pole is still a reliable goal scorer, but he is increasingly managing his minutes on the field, something normal due to his veteran status. At the Metropolitano, they don't have Vlahovic as a priority, as any economic effort will be directed toward world-class players.