Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-27 · via The Athletic

Atletico Madrid refuse to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona despite pressure

Atletico Madrid have maintained a firm stance against selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, even after the player publicly expressed a desire to join the Catalan club. The club's hierarchy has denied receiving a €100 million bid and has mocked Barcelona's approach. Alvarez's future remains uncertain as the transfer window continues, with Atletico insisting he is not for sale.

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The dispute traces back to late May, when Barcelona claimed to have submitted a €100 million offer for Alvarez, a figure Atletico officials say they never received. Atletico's response included satirical social media posts, one parodying a swap deal involving Lamine Yamal, and a formal complaint to the Spanish football federation in late July. Real Madrid also announced a €150 million bid in June, which Atletico dismissed as unserious.

Alvarez, who arrived from Manchester City in 2024 for a deal worth up to

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