Laporta confirms Barcelona's offer for Julian Alvarez amid Atletico talks
ESPN Soccer • 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.
- 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 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- 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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