Julian Alvarez seeks to force move to Barcelona from Atletico Madrid
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Julian Alvarez, a forward for Atletico Madrid, is reportedly taking steps to secure a transfer to FC Barcelona. Sources indicate that he feels deceived by Atletico regarding his public comments about leaving the club, which were allegedly made at the request of the club's directors. The 26-year-old striker has expressed discomfort with his situation and reportedly stated that he cannot remain at Atletico any longer. As he continues to seek an exit, Barcelona remains focused on acquiring him without pursuing alternatives at this time.
- •Alvarez regrets his recent actions while pursuing a move.
- •He made public comments about leaving at Atletico's request.
- •The player feels deceived and is emotionally drained.
- •Barcelona remains committed to signing him.
- •Further steps are anticipated from Alvarez to accelerate the transfer.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Deco’s Julian Alvarez transfer plan revealed as Barcelona prepare to wait until Atletico vs Villarreal
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona draw up three-man shortlist as Julian Alvarez transfer on the verge of collapse
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona set fresh Julián Alvarez transfer deadline
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez entourage inform Barcelona of key next step in transfer talks
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez expected to take further steps to force Barcelona move – report
"Barcelona are reportedly preparing to move on from their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with the Atletico Madrid forward now believed to be out of reach.As previously reported, the Julian Alvarez to Barce...
"Earlier today, reports emerged claiming that FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez had told his teammates that he regretted his recent behaviour as he sought to leave Atletico Madrid and had apologised.H...
"Barcelona are prepared to wait a little longer before making a final decision on their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid’s La Liga clash against Villarreal set to provide an important ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:50 PMDeco’s Julian Alvarez transfer plan revealed as Barcelona prepare to wait until Atletico vs Villarreal
Barcelona are prepared to wait a little longer before making a final decision on their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid’s La Liga clash against Villarreal set to provide an important ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:20 AMBarcelona draw up three-man shortlist as Julian Alvarez transfer on the verge of collapse
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to move on from their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with the Atletico Madrid forward now believed to be out of reach.As previously reported, the Julian Alvarez to Barce...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:50 PMBarcelona set fresh Julián Alvarez transfer deadline
The board at Barcelona have put in place an updated timetable to secure the signing of key transfer target Julián Alvarez from La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid.This comes amid the understanding that ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 8:20 AMJulian Alvarez entourage inform Barcelona of key next step in transfer talks
Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has reached another important stage, with the player’s representatives informing the Catalan club that a meeting involving Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gi...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:00 PMJulian Alvarez expected to take further steps to force Barcelona move – report
Earlier today, reports emerged claiming that FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez had told his teammates that he regretted his recent behaviour as he sought to leave Atletico Madrid and had apologised.H...
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