Real Madrid submits €150 million bid for Julián Álvarez, Atlético rejects

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Real Madrid submits €150 million bid for Julián Álvarez, Atlético rejects
Summary

Real Madrid confirmed it submitted a €150 million offer to Atlético Madrid for Julián Álvarez on June 9, 2026, following a board meeting. Atlético Madrid rejected the bid, citing the player's release clause of €500 million and their unwillingness to negotiate below that amount. The two clubs maintain a positive relationship, but Atlético is under no obligation to engage further. Álvarez is currently with the Argentina national team at the 2026 World Cup.

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By the Numbers
  • Real Madrid's offer came during the summer transfer window.
  • Atlético Madrid thanked Real Madrid but invoked the release clause.
  • Álvarez joined Atlético from Manchester City for €75 million in 2024.
  • He has scored 49 goals in 106 matches for Atlético.
  • Other clubs, including Barcelona and PSG, are also interested in Álvarez.
Latest Updates
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  • 5:30 PMYahoo SportsOfficial: Real Madrid confirm Atletico Madrid has rejected €150 million bid for Barcelona target
  • 5:19 PMYahoo SportsOFFICIAL: Real Madrid announce €150 million offer for Julián Álvarez
  • 5:19 PMYahoo Sports🚨 Official: Real Madrid have made a €150m bid for Julián Alvarez
  • 5:16 PMYahoo Sports🚨 Madrid offer €150m for Julián Álvarez, Atleti reject it
What they're saying
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Real Madrid have published an announcement on their website to confirm that they sent a €150 million offer for Atlético de Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, which was rejected. Real Madrid C.F. announced today that, following a board meeting, the club submitted a €150 million offer to Club Atlético de Madrid for the federative rights to player […]

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Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has received a significant and unexpected boost, coming from the most unlikely of sources: Real Madrid themselves.In a rare move in professional football, Real ...

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In a rare sight in professional football, Real Madrid have confirmed that their bid worth €150 million for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by Atletico Madrid. This is not as per rumours or speculat...

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