Atletico Madrid refuse to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona amid ongoing interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Atletico Madrid has reaffirmed its refusal to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, despite the Catalan club's ongoing pursuit to replace Robert Lewandowski. Atletico management expressed dissatisfaction with Barcelona's approach during the transfer negotiations. While they are open to selling Alvarez to Arsenal, they will not entertain a move within La Liga. Barcelona remains committed to acquiring Alvarez but must consider alternate targets as negotiations continue.
- •Barcelona aims to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
- •Atletico Madrid insists Alvarez is not for sale to Barcelona.
- •Atletico unhappy with Barcelona's conduct during negotiations.
- •Atletico may consider selling Alvarez to Arsenal but not to La Liga rivals.
- •Barcelona plans to pursue alternative targets amidst Alvarez negotiations.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid come up with two options for Barcelona target Julian Alvarez
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona accept Atletico Madrid will not soften stance on Julian Alvarez
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid refuse to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, unhappy with club’s behaviour – report
"Barcelona have had one dream transfer target throughout the summer transfer window in Julian Alvarez but have faced a very stubborn Atletico Madrid standing in their way.After weeks of waiting for Los...
"FC Barcelona have been intent on signing Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez as their new number nine to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski.From the beginning, Los Colchoneros have been clear in...
"The club could sell - but not to Barcelona.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:02 PMAtletico Madrid come up with two options for Barcelona target Julian Alvarez
The club could sell - but not to Barcelona.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:00 PMBarcelona accept Atletico Madrid will not soften stance on Julian Alvarez
Barcelona have had one dream transfer target throughout the summer transfer window in Julian Alvarez but have faced a very stubborn Atletico Madrid standing in their way.After weeks of waiting for Los...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:25 PMAtletico Madrid refuse to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, unhappy with club’s behaviour – report
FC Barcelona have been intent on signing Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez as their new number nine to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski.From the beginning, Los Colchoneros have been clear in...
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