Barcelona remains hopeful for Julian Alvarez transfer from Atletico Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Barcelona is seeking to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, according to club president Joan Laporta. Despite Barcelona's ongoing interest and an offer on the table, Atletico Madrid has consistently stated that Alvarez is not for sale. Alvarez, who has expressed a desire to leave, was absent from Atletico training due to illness after facing criticism from fans during a recent La Liga match. Laporta emphasized that Barcelona has not given up hope of reaching an agreement, amidst reports of Atletico speaking with other clubs regarding a potential sale of the striker.
- •Barcelona aims to secure Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes.
- •Laporta confirms an offer remains on the table for Alvarez.
- •Atletico Madrid insists Alvarez is not for sale.
- •Alvarez was absent from training due to illness.
- •Laporta hopes for understanding between both clubs regarding Alvarez.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona president says they are ‘ready to buy’ Arsenal target Alvarez but Atletico continue to hold firm
- 3:54 PMESPN Soccer — Laporta: Barça still hopeful of Álvarez signing
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona holding out hope for Alvarez as Atletico resist sale
"Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, club president Joan Laporta said Wednesday, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist attempts to prise away the Argentina forward."It seems that the player wants to come to Barca, and therefore we continue to hold on to our hope, our intention -- always with the utmost respect for Atletico Madrid -- of being able to sign the player," Laporta said in a video published by the club.
"Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club's offer for Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez stands and that the Spanish champions remain hopeful of doing a deal before the transfer window closes next week.
"Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club remain hopeful of signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez this summer.Laporta made it clear Barca would be prepared to complete a deal if...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:10 PMBarcelona president says they are ‘ready to buy’ Arsenal target Alvarez but Atletico continue to hold firm
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club remain hopeful of signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez this summer.Laporta made it clear Barca would be prepared to complete a deal if...
- ESPN SoccerAug 26, 2026, 3:54 PMLaporta: Barça still hopeful of Álvarez signing
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club's offer for Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez stands and that the Spanish champions remain hopeful of doing a deal before the transfer window closes next week.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:12 PMBarcelona holding out hope for Alvarez as Atletico resist sale
Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, club president Joan Laporta said Wednesday, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist attempts to prise away the Argentina forward."It seems that the player wants to come to Barca, and therefore we continue to hold on to our hope, our intention -- always with the utmost respect for Atletico Madrid -- of being able to sign the player," Laporta said in a video published by the club.
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