Alvarez is in the past, says Barcelona's Deco as club moves forward with Raphinha

Barcelona sporting director Deco has moved on from the club's pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, declaring the Argentine striker "in the past." Atletico chief Miguel Angel Gil Marin had previously accused Barcelona of dishonesty during negotiations and stated Alvarez would "never, ever" be sold to the defending champions.

Deco's comments signal Barcelona's strategic pivot toward maximizing Raphinha's potential under the club's current project. The statement suggests the Catalan club has accepted Atletico's refusal to negotiate and is redirecting resources and focus elsewhere.