Julian Alvarez seeks transfer from Atletico Madrid amid interest from Barcelona
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Julian Alvarez has expressed his desire to leave Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window. Following Argentina’s win over Iraq in the FIFA World Cup, Alvarez stated he wants to fulfill his 'dream' with a move. Barcelona has engaged in discussions regarding a €100 million transfer, while Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested. Alvarez’s relationship with manager Diego Simeone is reportedly strained, and Atletico is hesitant to let him go without an exceptional offer. Barcelona is expected to make a renewed bid soon, as Alvarez has indicated a preference to join them over other clubs.
- •Alvarez aims to leave Atletico Madrid to fulfill his dream.
- •Barcelona is reportedly his preferred destination.
- •Discussions regarding a €100 million transfer have taken place.
- •Atletico will only consider exceptional offers for Alvarez.
- •Alvarez has scored 49 goals in 106 appearances for Atletico.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — The message Julian Alvarez sent to PSG, Arsenal: ‘Thanks, but I want to go to Barcelona’
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez’s bombshell statement sparks excitement within Barcelona dressing room
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez makes transfer admission amid Arsenal and Barcelona links
"Not many expected Julian Alvarez to really step forward and make a public statement requesting a departure from Atletico Madrid.The player, however, surprised everyone after Argentina’s win over Aus...
"Julian Alvarez’s public declaration about wanting to leave Atletico Madrid has not only shaken the transfer market, but it has also generated excitement inside the Barcelona dressing room.The Argent...
"Julian Alvarez has told Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave the club in the summer transfer window to fulfill his “dream”. The Argentina international dropped the bombshell admission in an int...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:40 AMThe message Julian Alvarez sent to PSG, Arsenal: ‘Thanks, but I want to go to Barcelona’
Not many expected Julian Alvarez to really step forward and make a public statement requesting a departure from Atletico Madrid.The player, however, surprised everyone after Argentina’s win over Aus...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:20 AMJulian Alvarez’s bombshell statement sparks excitement within Barcelona dressing room
Julian Alvarez’s public declaration about wanting to leave Atletico Madrid has not only shaken the transfer market, but it has also generated excitement inside the Barcelona dressing room.The Argent...
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:55 PMJulian Alvarez makes transfer admission amid Arsenal and Barcelona links
Julian Alvarez has told Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave the club in the summer transfer window to fulfill his “dream”. The Argentina international dropped the bombshell admission in an int...
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