Transfer: Atletico Madrid Board Members Release Statement on Selling Alvarez to Barcelona
Laporta said Barcelona’s offer stays open as Atlético reject bids and insist the forward is not for sale.
- On Wednesday, Barcelona President Joan Laporta confirmed the club's offer for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez stands, expressing hope for a deal before the transfer window closes next week.
- The 26-year-old Argentina international has expressed his desire to leave Madrid, telling ESPN in June that a transfer would be best for all parties to "fulfil my dream."
- Tensions peaked during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal at the Metropolitano, where fans whistled Álvarez; Atlético has reported Barcelona to FIFA and the Royal Spanish Football Federation for tapping up the player.
- Atlético CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin dismissed the possibility of a sale, telling MARCA there is a "0% chance" of selling him to Barcelona, as the club will not accept even $233 million.
- Arsenal remains in the background monitoring the situation should a move to Barcelona prove unviable, while club officials continue to wait to see if Atlético's stance softens before the window closes.
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Julián Álvarez’s soap opera seems to have no end. Atlético de Madrid has repeated on several occasions that the player will continue to wear rojiblanco. However, the president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has put the offer of the Blaugranas on the table again. In addition, the Argentine has missed the last two workouts ... Continue reading "Portazo del Atlético a Laporta y el Barcelona por Julián Álvarez: «There will be no negotiation»"
Transfer: Atletico Madrid board members release statement on selling Alvarez to Barcelona
Atletico Madrid board members have backed the LaLiga club’s stance over the future of Julian Alvarez. In a statement on Thursday morning, they made it clear that the club will not enter into negotiations with Barcelona for Alvarez. On Wednesday, Barca president Joan Laporta said he believes Atletico are trying to sell Alvarez to other clubs, adding that […] Transfer: Atletico Madrid board members release statement on selling Alvarez to Barcelona
Barcelona is attempting last-minute negotiations to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. President Laporta has officially declared his determination to acquire Alvarez, whose standing within the team has been weakened by recent fan boos. The industry is watching closely to see if Barcelona can achieve concrete results in the transfer amidst competition from other clubs, such as Arsenal.
Soccer-Barcelona still interested in Atletico's Alvarez, says Laporta
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Barcelona are interested in signing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, club President Joan Laporta said on Wednesday as speculation over the Argentina international's future continued.
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