Atletico Madrid says 0% chance of Julian Alvarez transfer to Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Atletico Madrid has declared there is a "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to FC Barcelona amidst ongoing transfer discussions. Barcelona President Joan Laporta expressed interest in the player, who has reportedly agreed to terms with the Catalans. However, Atletico insists that a sale is not feasible, citing economic and reputational harm, while also noting that Alvarez's situation has caused unrest among their fans. Discussions between the two clubs remain unresolved, with Atletico seeking to maintain control as the transfer window progresses.
- •Atletico asserts there's no chance of Alvarez moving to Barcelona.
- •Laporta expressed interest in Alvarez, seeking a deal.
- •Alvarez's desire to leave Atletico complicates the situation.
- •Atletico cites dignity and economics in their refusal to negotiate.
- •Ongoing tensions may affect both player morale and club relations.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona Has ‘0% Chance Of Signing Julian Alvarez’, Says Atletico
"Atletico Madrid’s relationship with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez appears to have reached another breaking point, with the Spanish capital club responding strongly to Joan Laporta’s latest public ...
"Atletico Madrid has instantly responded to comments made by FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta by saying there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to the Catalans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:50 PMAtletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’
Atletico Madrid’s relationship with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez appears to have reached another breaking point, with the Spanish capital club responding strongly to Joan Laporta’s latest public ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:38 PMFC Barcelona Has ‘0% Chance Of Signing Julian Alvarez’, Says Atletico
Atletico Madrid has instantly responded to comments made by FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta by saying there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to the Catalans.
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