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Julián Álvarez expresses desire to leave Atlético Madrid

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Julián Álvarez expresses desire to leave Atlético Madrid
Summary

Forward Julián Álvarez stated his intention to leave Atlético Madrid following Argentina's match against Austria on June 22 during the World Cup. He emphasized that fulfilling his dreams is a priority and believes a transfer is necessary for his future. Reports indicate that Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested, with Barcelona having had a €100 million offer rejected by Atlético, and Real Madrid making a €150 million bid. Atlético has publicly dismissed these pursuits, even mocking Barcelona's interest in recent social media posts.

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By the Numbers
  • •Julián Álvarez wants to leave Atlético Madrid.
  • •He made the statement after Argentina's match against Austria.
  • •Barcelona had a €100 million offer rejected.
  • •Real Madrid made a €150 million bid for Álvarez.
  • •Atlético Madrid mocked both clubs’ interests on social media.
Latest Updates
  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Block Álvarez Exit to Both Madrid Giants — €500m Clause the Only Way Out
  • 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Alvarez wants out but reports say Atlético have €500 million clause
  • 11:18 PMESPN — Álvarez says Atlético exit best thing for everyone...
  • 11:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Julián Alvarez sparks transfer frenzy by telling Atlético Madrid he wants to leave
  • 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Wanted by Barça and Real, Julián Álvarez wants out of Atlético
What they're saying
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Argentina forward wants to ‘fulfil dream’ by departing Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG linked with 26-year-old Julián Alvarez has said he wants to ⁠leave Atlético Madrid to “fulfil his dream” following reported interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid ⁠and Paris Saint-⁠Germain. “I ​spoke with people at the club [Atlético], with those I had to speak with, ⁠and the best thing for everyone is a transfer and I want to fulfil ⁠my dream,” Alvarez said after Argentina’s World Cup Group ​J win over Austria. Continue reading...

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Argentina forward Julián Alvarez no longer sees his future at Atlético Madrid and says the best solution for everyone would be a transfer, he told broadcaster ESPN after the 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. Reports have said city rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona were vying for the 26-year-old.

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Cadena COPE report that Atlético Madrid are categorically refusing to sell Julián Álvarez (26, Argentine) to either Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer, despite the striker having submitted a form...

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