Julián Álvarez backs Rodri’s Barcelona move with Instagram like

Julián Álvarez, the 26‑year‑old Argentine forward, left a public ‘like’ on Instagram for the video in which Rodri bid farewell to Manchester City, a gesture that follows their clash in the Mundial final (EFEJordi) and is being read as support for Rodri’s upcoming move to Barcelona.

Social media farewell

Manchester City uploaded several Instagram posts to mark Rodri’s departure after seven seasons as a midfielder. The first post, an open letter from Rodri to the fans, received a ‘like’ from Julián Álvarez.

Barça’s transfer timetable

El Barcelona es consciente de que los días van pasando y que no esperará al argentino hasta los últimos días de mercado. The club has signalled it will not wait for the Argentine forward until the final days of the transfer window.

During Rodri’s introductory press conference as a Barcelona player, Julián asked him about the move. Rodri answered tactfully, saying, “I tend to be quite prudent with players who are not part of the club. I respect Atlético de Madrid. Julián is a great footballer, one of the best forwards. I can only say that. It is clear that Deco and the hierarchy are always thinking of improving the squad.”

Julián and Rodri have taken opposite routes since leaving their former clubs. Rodri left Atlético de Madrid to head for Manchester, while Julián swapped the Etihad Stadium for the Metropolitano. As ‘skyblue’ teammates they shared two seasons from 2022 to 2024, meeting in 90 encounters and winning a Champions League, two Premier League titles, a Super Cup, a Club World Cup, an FA Cup and a Community Shield.

The emotional farewell of Rodri from Manchester City was captured by Jordi CarderoFlick, who called him “perhaps the best ‘6’ in the world.” Fans and teammates praised his leadership and midfield mastery.

Barça still refuses to abandon its pursuit of Julián, viewing the signing as a cornerstone of a squad built to compete in the Champions League. Deco has designed a roster aimed at closing the gap with Europe’s elite. Si el Atlético no le deja salir en los próximos dos o tres días, la dirección deportiva azulgrana activará algunas de las opciones alternativas que maneja.

Until that deadline passes, Julián remains the favourite candidate for the ‘9’ role at Barcelona. The club’s scouting department continues to monitor his situation closely.