Barcelona responds to Atletico Madrid's complaint over Julian Alvarez

Barcelona has received a complaint from Atletico Madrid regarding their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opened disciplinary proceedings, requiring Barcelona to respond within a set timeframe. Atletico Madrid accuses Barcelona of engaging in negotiations for Alvarez while he is under contract until 2030. Barcelona's management believes they acted correctly, citing Alvarez's public desire to leave. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Barcelona continues to prioritize Alvarez as a key target for the upcoming season. The current offer from Barcelona is set to expire soon, adding urgency to the situation ahead of Alvarez's return to Atletico's training on August 10.

• 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona receive notification of Atlético Madrid complaint over Julián Álvarez pursuit
• 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona ready to respond to Atletico Madrid complaint over Julian Alvarez pursuit as RFEF open proceedings