Diego Simeone warns Barcelona on Julián Álvarez transfer pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Diego Simeone, head coach of Atlético Madrid, reaffirmed the club's stance on Julián Álvarez amid Barcelona's interest. Speaking to the media on August 8, Simeone stated that Atlético has no intention of selling the star forward and is committed to supporting his development. Barcelona is seeking a replacement for Robert Lewandowski and views Álvarez as a strong fit for their system. Atlético's management has consistently communicated that Álvarez is not for sale. This response comes as Barcelona continues to search for reinforcements in their attack this summer.
- •Simeone warns Barcelona about pursuing Julián Álvarez
- •Atlético Madrid insists player is not for sale
- •Barcelona seeks forward to replace Lewandowski
- •Simeone supports Álvarez's growth at Atlético
- •Transfer negotiations ongoing this summer
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Diego Simeone sends fresh Julián Álvarez message to Barcelona
"Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has this weekend fired a fresh warning the way of La Liga rivals Barcelona. This comes amid the latter’s ongoing pursuit of Rojiblancos star Julián Álvar...
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