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Barcelona's pursuit of Atletico's Alvarez deemed impossible; exploring alternatives

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:55 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Barcelona's pursuit of Atletico's Alvarez deemed impossible; exploring alternatives

Summary

FC Barcelona has reportedly given up on signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, considering the deal 'impossible'. Despite Barcelona's efforts, including a €100 million offer and meetings with Alvarez’s agent, Atletico Madrid remains firm in their decision not to sell. With Alvarez's desire to leave potentially complicating matters, the focus now shifts to finding alternative options to bolster Barcelona's forward line. Issues with backup targets, including Joao Pedro and Eli Junior Kroupi, underscore the urgency for the Catalan club to solidify its roster ahead of the new season.

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•Barcelona considers the signing of Julian Alvarez 'impossible'.
•Atletico Madrid rejected a €100 million offer for Alvarez.
•Barcelona's sporting director met with Alvarez's agent in Madrid.
•The club is now looking for alternatives to bolster their attack.
•Backup targets like Joao Pedro and Eli Junior Kroupi are falling through.

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3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona consider the signing of Atletico Madrid forward ‘impossible’, working on alternatives

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Just as FC Barcelona have moved forward in their pursuit of Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, it appears that they may have faced a setback in their attempt to sign Julian Alvarez.The Atleti...
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