Barcelona addresses Atletico Madrid's complaint over Julian Alvarez approach

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Barcelona addresses Atletico Madrid's complaint over Julian Alvarez approach
Summary

Barcelona has acknowledged receiving Atletico Madrid's complaint regarding alleged negotiations for Julian Alvarez. The dispute has escalated, with Atletico claiming that Barcelona approached Alvarez without prior permission while he remains under contract until 2030. This situation echoes a similar incident from 2019 involving Antoine Griezmann, where Barcelona faced a minor fine after a domestic investigation. Although this case does not guarantee a similar outcome, it suggests limited disciplinary measures may result. Barcelona plans to respond to Atletico's complaint as the RFEF prepares to review the evidence from both clubs.

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  • Atletico Madrid alleges Barcelona negotiated with Julian Alvarez improperly.
  • Alvarez is under contract with Atletico until 2030.
  • Barcelona received a minor fine in the past Griezmann case.
  • The RFEF will review the evidence from both clubs.
  • Barcelona intends to submit a formal response to the complaint.
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  • 2:05 PMYahoo SportsBarcelona can take confidence from Griezmann precedent in Atletico Madrid dispute over Julian Alvarez
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Barcelona have received official notification of Atletico Madrid’s complaint over the club’s alleged approach for Julian Alvarez.The transfer saga between the two Spanish clubs and the Argentine s...

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