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Barcelona makes bid for Julian Alvarez, says Joan Laporta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:02 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Barcelona makes bid for Julian Alvarez, says Joan Laporta
Summary

Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced that the club has submitted a bid for Julian Alvarez during an inauguration event on July 1. Laporta stated that Deco sent a firm offer, reportedly worth 100 million euros, to Atlético de Madrid for the Argentine forward. While Laporta claims that discussions have taken place, Atlético maintains they have not received any formal offer and regard Alvarez as not for sale. The situation remains complicated as Atlético's CEO acknowledges past conversations but accuses Barcelona of disrespecting the club.

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Key Details
  • •Laporta confirms Barcelona's bid for Julian Alvarez.
  • •Reported bid is worth 100 million euros.
  • •Atlético de Madrid insists they haven't received an offer.
  • •Concerns regarding the bilateral relationship between both clubs.
  • •Discussions about Alvarez have been ongoing for some time.
Latest Updates
  • 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Deco sent an offer’ – Joan Laporta says Barcelona have made a bid for Julian Alvarez
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“We know the player has wanted to come since before playing for Manchester City.”

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