Laporta confirms Barcelona's offer for Julian Alvarez amid Atletico talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed the club's ongoing negotiations with Atletico Madrid for striker Julian Alvarez. During a press conference following his inauguration, Laporta disclosed that Atletico rejected an initial offer but has made a subsequent proposal. Alvarez reportedly wishes to leave Atletico, a fact acknowledged by Laporta, who stated that Barcelona respects Atletico's decision not to sell due to a lack of alternatives. The offer is not open-ended, and Laporta hopes for a positive response from Atletico as discussions continue.
- •Laporta confirmed Barcelona's interest in Julian Alvarez during a recent press conference.
- •Atletico Madrid rejected Barcelona's initial offer for the striker.
- •Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave Atletico for Barcelona.
- •Barcelona's offer will remain on the table, but not indefinitely.
- •Ongoing discussions between Barcelona and Atletico emphasize their institutional relationship.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona chief provides update on Julián Alvarez chase
- 3:57 PMESPN Soccer — Laporta: Barcelona offer for Álvarez still stands
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Laporta confirms Barcelona offer for Julian Alvarez: ‘I’ve spoken personally with Atletico, we know he wants to come’
"Following the inauguration ceremony of his presidential tenure, FC Barcelona chief Joan Laporta addressed the media in a press conference, during which he confirmed talks with Atletico Madrid for Juli...
"Barcelona president Joan Laporta has on Wednesday provided a fresh insight into the club’s ongoing pursuit of Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez.This comes amid the assurance that the Argentine ...
"Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the Spanish champions have made an offer for want-away Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez and that it remains on the table.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:10 PMBarcelona chief provides update on Julián Alvarez chase
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has on Wednesday provided a fresh insight into the club’s ongoing pursuit of Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez.This comes amid the assurance that the Argentine ...
- ESPN SoccerJul 1, 2026, 3:57 PMLaporta: Barcelona offer for Álvarez still stands
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the Spanish champions have made an offer for want-away Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez and that it remains on the table.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 1:15 PMLaporta confirms Barcelona offer for Julian Alvarez: ‘I’ve spoken personally with Atletico, we know he wants to come’
Following the inauguration ceremony of his presidential tenure, FC Barcelona chief Joan Laporta addressed the media in a press conference, during which he confirmed talks with Atletico Madrid for Juli...
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