Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has confirmed that forward Julian Alvarez will not be sold during the current transfer window. The club has rejected multiple high-value bids, including one from Barcelona, citing Alvarez's importance to the team.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the intense competition and financial stakes involved in professional football transfers, as well as the legal disputes between major clubs.
Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Alvarez in action against Arsenal during their Champions League semifinal [Isabel Infantes/Reuters] By AFP Published On 8 Aug 2026 8 Aug 2026 Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone has said.
Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez.
The Argentina international has also been linked with a possible move to Premier League champions Arsenal and was the subject of a rejected 150-million-euro ($173.4m) bid from Real Madrid in June.
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