FC Barcelona have made a formal €100 million offer to Atletico Madrid for Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, though the Spanish champions value the forward at €150 million.
Atlético Madrid have firmly denied reports claiming FC Barcelona submitted a €100m bid for striker Julián Álvarez, calling the rumours ‘another lie’ despite ongoing speculation about the Argentina international’s future.
Four Barcelona players feature in the official La Liga Team of the Season, with Joan Garcia, Pedri, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal all recognised alongside surprise stars from midtable clubs.
Argentine winger Nico Gonzalez has refused to return to Juventus next season despite Atletico Madrid failing to trigger his buy clause, with the Spanish club now negotiating a reduced fee.
Atletico Madrid have started discussions with Manchester City to sign Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The La Liga side want to strengthen their centre after several injury problems last season.
Atletico Madrid have issued a scathing statement accusing Barcelona of running a media campaign full of ‘lies and half-truths’ regarding their interest in striker Julian Alvarez.
Paris Saint-Germain have indicated they will meet Atletico Madrid’s €125 million asking price for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, though Barcelona remains the player’s preferred destination.
Atletico Madrid have informed Barcelona that they will demand €150 million for Julian Alvarez this summer, despite the Argentine striker rejecting a new contract offer from the Madrid club.
Atletico Madrid captain Koke has launched a scathing attack on the club’s La Liga campaign, labelling it a ‘disaster’ after a 5-1 defeat to Villarreal condemned them to fourth place. The midfielder contrasted their poor domestic form with cup success, while manager Diego Simeone defended the season as ‘good to very good’.
Atletico Madrid could sell star forward Julian Alvarez this summer due to strict salary limits and lack of investment from new owners Apollo Sports Capital.