Julian Alvarez expresses desire to leave Atletico Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Julian Alvarez, the Argentina forward, announced on June 22 that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid for a transfer that he believes would be 'best for everyone.' This decision comes amid interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, with Atletico recently rejecting a €150 million offer from Real. Alvarez, who recently played in Argentina's 2-0 World Cup win over Austria, indicated that he had discussed his future with club officials. Atletico president Enrique Cerezo stated he had no indication of Alvarez's desire to leave and mentioned the striker would only depart if his €500 million release clause is met. Barcelona is reportedly preparing a new offer as they seek a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
- •Alvarez seeks transfer from Atletico Madrid amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
- •Atletico rejected Real Madrid's €150 million offer for Alvarez earlier this month.
- •Alvarez discussed his future after Argentina's recent World Cup victory.
- •Atletico president says Alvarez will only leave if his release clause is met.
- •Barcelona plans to make a new offer amid dissatisfaction with current squad depth.
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"Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature.Last week, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo said he had no indication that Alvarez wanted to leave the club after two trophyless seasons.
"Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".
"Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:40 PMArgentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid
Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 11:40 PMArgentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid
Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:11 PMAlvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature.Last week, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo said he had no indication that Alvarez wanted to leave the club after two trophyless seasons.
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