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