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Atletico Madrid rules out Julian Alvarez transfer to Barcelona
Atletico remains open to professional offers from other clubs, despite reported interest from Barcelona and Arsenal.
The short version
- Atletico Madrid's board unanimously refused to negotiate the transfer of striker Julian Alvarez to La Liga rivals Barcelona.
- Barcelona President Joan Laporta expressed hope of acquiring Alvarez with a reported offer of approximately 100 million euros.
- Atletico stated it remains open to standard negotiations with other clubs acting professionally, amid reported interest from Arsenal.
- Alvarez missed two straight days of training due to reported illness after being jeered by Atletico supporters during a recent match.
Key facts
- Atletico Madrid's board of directors unanimously ruled out negotiating a transfer for Julian Alvarez to Barcelona.[Al Jazeera]
- Atletico previously reported Barcelona to FIFA and the Spanish football federation regarding their pursuit of the player.[Al Jazeera]
- Barcelona President Joan Laporta stated the club remains hopeful of signing Alvarez before the transfer window closes.[Al Jazeera]
- Alvarez missed training for a second consecutive day on Wednesday due to a reported illness after being jeered by fans during a 2-2 draw with Villarreal.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- Whether another club, such as reported suitor Arsenal, will make a formal proposal before the transfer window closes.[Al Jazeera]