Barcelona Challenges Atletico's Denial Over €100m Alvarez Offer
After Atletico Madrid publicly mocked Barcelona regarding their interest in star striker Julian Alvarez, the Catalan club has issued a firm response. Los Colchoneros asserted that they received no formal offer for Alvarez, a claim that Barcelona is contesting. On Friday, various media outlets reported that Barcelona had submitted a €100 million bid for Alvarez as an initial offer. However, later that same day, Atletico took to social media to ridicule the reports, denying any offer and reiterating that Alvarez is not for sale, citing his hefty €500 million release clause. Despite the denials, MD has now indicated that Barcelona has confirmed the submission of the €100 million offer, stating that sources within the club, deemed credible, assured that the bid was indeed sent to Atletico Madrid's Sporting Director Mateu Alemany. While Barcelona aims to avoid escalating tensions with Atletico, the mocking tweets from Los Rojiblancos did not sit well at Camp Nou. The club is determined to pursue Alvarez professionally, without engaging in a public feud. As negotiations unfold, the likelihood of Atletico Madrid entertaining discussions appears slim, especially given their assertive public stance. Barcelona has identified Alvarez as their primary target for the number nine position, yet they are prepared to set a limit on their offer before exploring alternative options.
Source: Football España - 2026-05-31