Atlético Madrid have firmly shut the door on Julián Álvarez’s potential transfer to Barcelona, insisting the Argentine forward will not be sold to their domestic rivals under any circumstances.
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The club’s decisive stance follows recent comments by Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who publicly reaffirmed Barça’s desire to land the striker and voiced hope that a deal could be struck. Atlético quickly squashed those expectations, making it clear that negotiations are out of the question.
What did Atlético Madrid say concerning Julián Álvarez’s tranfer from the club?
Addressing the media and transfer rumors, Madrid officials stated:
“There is a 0% chance of selling Julián Álvarez to Barça.”
Atlético went further by accusing Barcelona of fueling the saga with “lies and half-truths,” asserting that their refusal to sell is rooted in “dignity, not money.” Viewing Barcelona’s transfer tactics as harmful to both their financial interests and overall reputation, Atlético have formally lodged complaints with FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation.
Even with Atlético digging in, the 26-year-old’s long-term future remains in limbo. Álvarez has signaled his intention to depart, with Barcelona serving as his top choice, though Arsenal are also keeping close tabs on the situation ahead of the September 1 deadline. Tensions surrounding the striker escalated further after he missed Wednesday’s training session through illness.
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