Atletico Madrid Angered by Barcelona's Julian Alvarez Pursuit

24 Jun 2026

Atletico Madrid are reportedly furious with Barcelona over their pursuit of Julian Alvarez and the forward's public statement that he wants to leave. Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has raised the possibility of a complaint to FIFA. The dispute adds tension to a potential transfer between major Spanish rivals. Barcelona's interest is clear, but any deal would require difficult negotiations over both the fee and the way the approach has been handled.