Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal after Atletico Madrid agree to negotiate exit
Julian Alvarez has rejected a potential move to Arsenal despite Atletico Madrid's willingness to negotiate his exit. The striker remains focused on a transfer to Barcelona, creating a standoff between the player and his current club.
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Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has taken another dramatic turn, with the Argentine rejecting a possible move to Arsenal despite Atletico Madrid agreeing to negotiate his departure.
According to Mundo Deportivo , Atletico have changed their position after Alvarez made his desire to leave increasingly clear, both publicly and internally.
The Madrid club is now willing to discuss a transfer — but there is one major condition.
They do not want to negotiate with Barcelona .
Instead, Arsenal have been presented as a possible destination for the Argentine striker, although the player is said to have rejected the idea of returning to England and remains focused on a potential move to Barcelona.
That decision could be a significant development in the Julian Alvarez to Barcelona story, especially as the striker’s relationship with Atletico Madrid continues to deteriorate.
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