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Atletico Madrid rules out Julian Alvarez transfer to Barcelona
Atletico Madrid insists there is zero chance of selling forward Julian Alvarez to Barcelona despite a lingering 100 million euro bid.
The short version
- Atletico Madrid stated there is a "0% chance" of selling forward Julian Alvarez to Barcelona after Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed a €100m bid remains on the table.
- Alvarez missed training on Wednesday due to illness after being jeered by Atletico supporters during a weekend draw against Villarreal.
- Arsenal remains interested in signing the Argentine World Cup winner, though sources indicate the player prefers to stay in Spain.
- The transfer window closes on September 1, leaving Alvarez's long-term future unresolved despite Atletico's refusal to negotiate with Barcelona.
Key facts
- Atletico Madrid stated there is a "0% chance" of selling 26-year-old forward Julian Alvarez to Barcelona.[BBC News]
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated in a video that an offer of €100m (£85.7m) for Alvarez remains active.[BBC News]
- Alvarez missed training on Wednesday due to illness after receiving jeers from Atletico supporters during Sunday's match against Villarreal.[BBC News]
- In June, Alvarez stated publicly that "the best thing for everyone is a transfer" following interest from multiple European clubs.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Alvarez will remain at Atletico Madrid or transfer to a different club before the September 1 deadline.[BBC News]
Sources
- '0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer rowBBC News - Top Stories