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Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez meets Atletico refusal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:25 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez meets Atletico refusal

Summary

Joan Gaspart, former president of Barcelona, revealed a conversation with Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin regarding Julian Alvarez. Marin stated that he would not entertain discussions about the striker moving to Barcelona, insisting Gaspart not waste his time. Alvarez is reportedly unhappy at Atletico due to broken promises, with the relationship between player and club deteriorating further after fan boos during a recent match. Barcelona remains focused on signing Alvarez before the transfer window closes, indicating they may not seek an alternative if negotiations with Atletico fail.

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By the Numbers

•Joan Gaspart shared details of his talk with Gil Marin.
•Marin denied discussions about Alvarez's potential transfer to Barcelona.
•Alvarez's standing at Atletico worsens after fan criticism.
•Barcelona prioritizes Alvarez yet may refrain from pursuing alternatives.
•The transfer window closes in a week, heightening urgency.

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3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Former Barcelona president reveals blunt Atletico message over Julian Alvarez pursuit – “Don’t waste my time”

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Joan Gaspart remains one of the most recognisable figures from Barcelona’s recent history. The Catalan businessman served as the club president between 2000 and 2003.Even after so many years have pa...
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