Alex Baena reacts to Julian Alvarez's desire for a transfer amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena has responded to Julian Alvarez's recent comments about wanting a new challenge. Alvarez's statements, made after Argentina's World Cup clash against Austria, have reignited speculation regarding his future, particularly with Barcelona showing interest. Baena, speaking from the national team camp, expressed a desire to keep Alvarez at Atletico, stating he would 'chain him down' to prevent a transfer to rivals but acknowledged Alvarez's personal ambitions. Despite the player’s inclination to seek a fresh start, Atletico Madrid maintains they will not negotiate with Barcelona regarding any transfer.
- •Julian Alvarez wants a transfer from Atletico Madrid.
- •Barcelona is pursuing Alvarez amid his public admissions.
- •Alex Baena emphasizes he would not sell teammates to rival clubs.
- •Atletico Madrid remains firm on not negotiating with Barcelona.
- •Baena notes Alvarez may be unhappy due to a challenging season.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid star tells Barcelona target to chase his dream – ‘It’s a personal matter’
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena reacts to Julian Alvarez’s statement amid Barcelona links: ‘I would chain him down’
"The Julian Alvarez-to-Barcelona saga has been all over the news in the past couple of days after his public declaration asking to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.Alex Baena has offered his view on t...
"Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues to dominate the summer transfer window, and the Argentine striker’s latest comments about wanting a new challenge have now prompted a response from ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:40 PMAtletico Madrid star tells Barcelona target to chase his dream – ‘It’s a personal matter’
The Julian Alvarez-to-Barcelona saga has been all over the news in the past couple of days after his public declaration asking to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.Alex Baena has offered his view on t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 6:40 AMAtletico Madrid’s Alex Baena reacts to Julian Alvarez’s statement amid Barcelona links: ‘I would chain him down’
Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues to dominate the summer transfer window, and the Argentine striker’s latest comments about wanting a new challenge have now prompted a response from ...
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