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Atletico Madrid upset with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez situation

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Atletico Madrid upset with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez situation

Summary

Atlético Madrid expressed strong discontent with Barcelona regarding Julián Álvarez's reported desire to depart the club this summer. Sources within Atlético indicate they suspect Barcelona's involvement in the revelation of Álvarez's intent to leave. The club stated they will not entertain a transfer to the Catalan rivals. This situation adds tension between the two clubs as the summer transfer window approaches.

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Key Details

•Atlético Madrid is furious with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez's transfer news.
•Sources allege Barcelona influenced Álvarez's intention to leave.
•Atlético Madrid will not consider a transfer to Barcelona.
•The situation escalates tensions between the two clubs.
•Álvarez's status will be closely watched in the summer transfer window.

Latest Updates

11:19 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Atleti 'furious' with Barça over Álvarez

What they're saying

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Atlético Madrid are upset with Julián Álvarez's revelation that he wants to leave the club this summer and with Barcelona for pushing the Argentina forward to make a public transfer request, Atleti CEO Miguel Gil Marin said on Tuesday.
— ESPN Soccerby Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens

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