Atlético de Madrid pulls a fast one on FC Barcelona

Atlético de Madrid: Barça caught off guard!

Europe 28 March 2026 at 14:00

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Atlético de Madrid pulls a fast one on FC Barcelona

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.

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.

🔴 𝗔𝗧𝗟𝗘́𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗢 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗔́𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗭 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗖̧𝗔! ❌

If he were to be sold, the club would rather let him go to a foreign team. Arsenal and PSG are keeping tabs on his situation. 👀

🗞️ @sport pic.twitter.com/roQSVlwPqo
— Vibes Foot (@VibesFoot) March 28, 2026

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.