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Barcelona pursues Julian Alvarez transfer amid Atletico Madrid resistance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Barcelona pursues Julian Alvarez transfer amid Atletico Madrid resistance

Summary

Barcelona continues its efforts to sign Julian Alvarez following Atletico Madrid's reaffirmation that the player is not for sale. Club president Joan Laporta has set a timeline for negotiations, expecting to engage more decisively after the FIFA World Cup concludes. Despite Atletico’s firm stance, Barcelona remains confident due to Alvarez’s desire to explore a move. Upcoming days are seen as crucial for the transfer as Alvarez’s focus shifts back to club matters. Barcelona is also considering alternative attacking options if the deal fails.

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By the Numbers

•Atletico maintains that Julian Alvarez is not for sale.
•Barcelona expects negotiations to intensify post-World Cup.
•Joan Laporta has outlined a specific timeline for the transfer.
•Alvarez's interest in joining Barcelona supports the negotiation efforts.
•Barcelona is exploring alternative options if the deal falls through.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Key details of Joan Laporta’s deadline for Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez transfer – report

What they're saying

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Barcelona have not deviated from their strategy to sign Julian Alvarez despite Atletico Madrid’s repeated insistence that the Argentina international is not for sale. Public statements from Enrique...
— Yahoo Sports

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