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Real Madrid confirms they will not pursue Julian Alvarez signing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Real Madrid confirms they will not pursue Julian Alvarez signing

Summary

Real Madrid has announced that they do not intend to sign Julian Alvarez this summer, despite the forward's recent statements expressing a desire to leave Atletico Madrid. Alvarez publicly indicated his wish to move during a media appearance, which caught Real Madrid off guard as they had not been informed of his plans. The club previously made a €150 million offer for Alvarez, which was rejected due to his €500 million release clause. Since that bid, Real Madrid has had no further discussions with Alvarez's representatives and has decided against making a renewed offer.

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Key Details

•Real Madrid does not plan to bid for Julian Alvarez again.
•Alvarez expressed a wish to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.
•Previous Real Madrid offer of €150 million was rejected.
•Real Madrid was unaware of Alvarez's media statements.
•Alvarez's release clause remains at €500 million.

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Real Madrid do not intend to sign Julian Alvarez, despite his declarations that he intends to leave the club this summer. The Argentina forward shocked Spanish football on Monday night, publicly expre...
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