Julian Alvarez absent from Atletico Madrid's kit launch amid Barcelona links
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Atletico Madrid unveiled their 2026-27 home kit, featuring players like Marcos Llorente and Marc Pubill, but Julian Alvarez was absent. His omission has sparked speculation, particularly as Barcelona shows interest in the Argentine forward. Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave Atletico, and with a contract lasting until 2030, negotiations remain complicated. Atletico is reluctant to facilitate a transfer to a domestic rival, while Barcelona is not prepared to meet his €500 million release clause. These dynamics suggest that Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid hangs in the balance.
- •Atletico Madrid showcased their new kit without Julian Alvarez.
- •Alvarez's future is uncertain amid ongoing Barcelona interest.
- •His contract runs until 2030, giving Atletico leverage.
- •Atletico is opposed to transferring Alvarez to Barcelona.
- •Negotiations are hindered by his high release clause.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez not featured in Atletico Madrid’s kit launch amid Barcelona rumours
"Atletico Madrid’s unveiling of their new home kit for the 2026-27 season has generated unexpected discussion, with much of the focus falling not on the players featured in the campaign, but on one n...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- LaLiga•Jun 29, 2026, 11:25 AMReal Madrid receive up to seven loan offers for academy midfielder – report
- EPL•Jun 29, 2026, 11:20 AMXhaka signing would be a radical shift in transfer policy
- LaLiga•Jun 29, 2026, 11:05 AMReal Madrid legend Casillas reacts to Mourinho’s Bernabeu return: ‘Let’s hope he does well’
- LaLiga•Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AMBarcelona teenage talent could leave as Sevilla prepare €3 million offer
- LaLiga•Jun 29, 2026, 10:36 AMFC Barcelona’s First Opponent For 2026/2027 Has Been Revealed
- LaLiga•Jun 29, 2026, 10:35 AMReal Madrid teenager faces a fight for his place in Jose Mourinho’s squad
