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Julian Alvarez Issues Atletico Transfer Request Amid Arsenal Links
Álvarez said the best outcome is a transfer as Atlético Madrid insists Barcelona must meet his reported €500 million release clause.
- On Monday, 26-year-old forward Julian Alvarez told ESPN Argentina he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, publicly confirming his desire to exit the club for the first time.
- The Argentine international is pushing to join Barcelona, with reports indicating he has already agreed to personal terms with the Catalans to fulfill his stated dream.
- Atletico insists the player is not for sale, pointing suitors to a release clause of $577 in his contract and having previously rejected bids from other major European clubs.
- Tensions remain high after the club mocked Barcelona's earlier $116 million bid on social media in May, sparking a public feud between the league competitors.
- Barcelona plans to intensify their pursuit after the 2026 World Cup concludes, allowing Alvarez to focus on helping Argentina compete for back-to-back championships.
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Aguero hopes Atletico will not block Alvarez's departure. | Aguero asked Atletico to be willing to negotiate considering Alvarez's release clause reaches 500 million euros. | Barca, Arsenal, and PSG are reportedly ready to accommodate Alvarez.
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Barcelona transfer target confirms exit plans
Atlético Madrid star and Barcelona transfer target Julián Alvarez has this week dropped something of a bombshell on his current employers. This comes by way of a public announcement, confirming his intention to move on this summer. Frontman Alvarez has of course seen his name dominate the media headlines across Spain for several weeks now, amid links with both Barcelona and Real Madrid. The former have long been considered the favourites to land…
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