The Atletico striker enters Barcelona's accounts in the Mercato
2026-04-17 14:45
Spanish press reports revealed that FC Barcelona is continuing its moves in the transfer market, looking to strengthen the position of the outright striker, whether as a future option to replace Robert Lewandowski or to add an offensive element capable of providing an addition, whether as a main player or a substitute.According to what was reported by the newspaper "Mundo Deportivo", the name of the Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth, the Atletico Madrid player, has appeared on the list of names that the Catalan club is keeping under surveillance during the period. The report indicated that Sorloth’s contract with Atletico extends until the summer of 2028, and includes a release clause worth 35 million euros, at a time when the player is not considered a permanent primary option within the team’s lineup, despite his influential contributions, in light of the greater reliance on Julian Alvarez in the spearhead position.Sorloth is known for possessing a group of offensive characteristics, the most prominent of which is his speed despite his strong physical structure, and his ability to excel at balls. The player also has a good record against Barcelona, as he succeeded in scoring 7 goals in 15 official matches, in the shirt of several clubs, including Real Sociedad, Villarreal, and Atletico Madrid, in addition to making three goals.And his influence was not lost in the recent confrontations between the two teams, as he scored a goal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. At the Camp Nou stadium, he also caused Eric Garcia to be sent off during the return match, confirming his strong presence in such major confrontations.