Barcelona continues pursuit of Julian Alvarez amid Atletico silence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Barcelona maintains its pursuit of Julian Alvarez despite Atletico Madrid's refusal to negotiate this summer. Despite pressure from some club figures to seek alternatives, manager Hansi Flick and director Deco remain committed to Alvarez. The striker has expressed disappointment with Atletico's stance and plans to communicate his desire for a transfer, potentially escalating the situation. Barcelona is open to improving their offer should Atletico reconsider negotiations.
- •Barcelona refuses to activate a Plan B for signing Alvarez.
- •Hansi Flick and Deco support waiting for Alvarez despite risks.
- •Alvarez believes Atletico misled him about transfer possibilities.
- •Barça is prepared to enhance their offer if negotiations open.
- •Alvarez plans to continue pressuring Atletico for a move.
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"Barcelona are simply refusing to give up on their pursuit of Julian Alvarez despite it looking very unlikely that Atletico Madrid will negotiate this summer.It is almost like the Catalan club cannot t...
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