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Atlético de Madrid denies FC Barcelona's bid for Julián Álvarez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:22 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Atlético de Madrid denies FC Barcelona's bid for Julián Álvarez

Summary

Atlético de Madrid has firmly rejected FC Barcelona's advances for Julián Álvarez. The Madrid club expressed their outrage over Barcelona's portrayal of the situation, accusing them of misinformation. Atlético stated there is a '0% chance' of transferring Álvarez this summer, emphasizing that the issue transcends financial concerns. They claim their honor is at stake and warn that the media campaign regarding the player is misleading. The club's statement aims to quell ongoing rumors surrounding Álvarez's potential move to Camp Nou.

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Status Watch

•Atlético de Madrid confirms Julián Álvarez is not for sale.
•The club labels the situation as a matter of dignity, not money.
•FC Barcelona's offer has reportedly aggravated tensions between the clubs.
•Atlético accuses the media of spreading false narratives regarding the player.
•No negotiations are expected to take place this summer regarding Álvarez.

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1:22 PMYahoo Sports — 🔴⚪️ Atleti are adamant and shut the door on Julián's exit

What they're saying

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Tensions between the boards are soaring. Following Joan Laporta’s statements about FC Barcelona’s offer for Julián Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid has responded with blunt forcefulness in remarks f...
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