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Atletico Madrid rejects Barcelona's meeting request for Julian Alvarez

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Atletico Madrid rejects Barcelona's meeting request for Julian Alvarez
Summary

Barcelona's efforts to acquire Julian Alvarez hit a snag as Atletico Madrid refused a meeting to discuss the player's future. The Argentine forward is a key target for Barcelona, which had reportedly submitted a €100 million offer for him. Atletico Madrid maintains that Alvarez is not for sale and has indicated they are satisfied with his contributions for the upcoming season. The rejection of the meeting complicates Barcelona's pursuit of the player, emphasizing Atletico's firm stance on their intentions regarding Alvarez.

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  • •Barcelona seeks Julian Alvarez, a priority transfer target.
  • •Atletico Madrid declined to meet with Barcelona and the player's agent.
  • •Barcelona reportedly offered €100 million for Alvarez.
  • •Atletico insists Alvarez is not for sale as he has a valid contract.
  • •The situation complicates Barcelona's transfer negotiations.
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  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — La Liga club reject Barcelona’s latest attempt to discuss priority target – report
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Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has encountered another obstacle after Atletico Madrid refused a proposed meeting involving the Catalan club and the player’s representatives.The Argentine fo...

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