Atletico Rule Out Any Talks with Barcelona over Alvarez
Atletico Madrid said it will not negotiate a sale as Barcelona’s reported €100 million offer stalls and Arsenal emerges as a possible fallback.
- On Thursday, Atletico Madrid hardened their stance against Barcelona, declaring '0% chance' of selling striker Julian Alvarez. The board unanimously supported refusing negotiations with the Spanish champions.
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisted this week his club remained hopeful of signing the 26-year-old, despite Atletico previously reporting Barcelona to FIFA. Tensions escalated after fans jeered Alvarez during Sunday's draw against Villarreal.
- Alvarez missed training for a second consecutive day on Thursday due to reported illness following a poor night's sleep on Tuesday. The club maintains this absence remains unrelated to the transfer saga.
- Arsenal emerged as the primary alternative, with director Mateu Alemany recently meeting counterparts in London to discuss terms. The Premier League club considers a transfer unlikely before the deadline but remains the only viable option.
- Atletico remains 'open to negotiations inherent to the transfer market' provided they are conducted ethically, seeking a fee of 150m Euros. The coming 24 to 48 hours could prove decisive as the club aims to avoid deadline day complications.
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Julian Alvarez will ‘never, ever’ join Barcelona – but Arsenal remains a possibility
Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin launched a blistering attack on Barcelona, calling their rivals ‘dishonest’ and confirming that they will not negotiate with them
The Atletico Madrid board of directors unanimously rejected Julian Alvarez's transfer to FC Barcelona, confirming that negotiations are not possible. The club cited a lack of mutual respect with Barcelona as the reason, and Alvarez's standing within the team has significantly deteriorated due to fans' boos and his refusal to attend training.
Atletico Madrid rejects Barcelona's desperate attempt to sign Julian Alvarez
Atletico Madrid have ruled out selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona after rejecting the La Liga club’s renewed interest. With Barcelona no longer an option, Alvarez must now decide whether to stay in Madrid or consider a move to Arsenal.
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Atletico rule out any talks with Barcelona over Alvarez
The Atletico board "unanimously expressed their full support" for the club's decision not to negotiate Alvarez's transfer to Barcelona, although they indicated they are not closed off to other approaches, with Arsenal linked with the Argentina international in recent days. "There has not been and there will not be any negotiation with them (Barcelona) regarding Alvarez's transfer," said Atletico in a statement. The club said it was "open to nego…
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