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Atletico Madrid open to selling Julian Alvarez but not to Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Atletico Madrid open to selling Julian Alvarez but not to Barcelona
Summary

Atletico Madrid is open to selling striker Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window, although the club is unwilling to let him join Barcelona. Alvarez, who prefers a move to Barcelona, has expressed dissatisfaction with his current situation at Atletico. A crucial meeting between Alvarez and Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin is anticipated in the coming days, where Alvarez will seek clarity regarding his future and push for a transfer to Barcelona. The situation has attracted interest from Arsenal, but Alvarez has made it clear he does not wish to move to London.

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By the Numbers
  • •Atletico Madrid is willing to sell Julian Alvarez this summer.
  • •The club aims to prevent Alvarez from joining Barcelona.
  • •Alvarez prefers Barcelona over other options like Arsenal.
  • •A critical meeting about his future is expected soon.
  • •Increasing frustration from Alvarez regarding his situation is noted.
Latest Updates
  • 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona ready to go all out for Julian Alvarez but with a strong deadline
  • 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid ready to sell Julian Alvarez – but not to Barcelona
What they're saying
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The Julian Alvarez to Barcelona transfer story has taken another major turn, with Atletico Madrid now open to selling the Argentine striker this summer.However, according to El Chiringuito TV, there i...

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Barcelona are not ready to give up on Julian Alvarez. Not yet.Despite Atletico Madrid’s repeated public insistence that their star forward is not for sale, Barcelona are preparing to make one more s...

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