Atlético de Madrid pulls a fast one on FC Barcelona

Europe 28 March 2026 at 14:00

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

The Julián Álvarez saga is already stirring up the transfer market. Courted by FC Barcelona, the striker is unlikely to join Catalonia, according to information from Sport. Atlético de Madrid's management is not looking to strengthen a direct rival.

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If Álvarez were to leave, the Madrid club would prefer to sell him abroad. Clubs like Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring the player's situation, with his profile continuing to attract Europe's top teams.

Signed for nearly €95 million in 2024, Álvarez still boasts a hefty market value, estimated at around €90 million. This is a delicate case that could quickly become one of the major sagas of the upcoming transfer window.

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