Atletico Madrid hit back at Barcelona on social media after the Catalan club submitted a €100 million bid for striker Julian Alvarez.
Barcelona made the offer for the Argentina forward, who joined Atletico from Manchester City in 2024. The bid came as the club prepares to confirm the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on a five-year deal worth up to €80 million with add-ons. Alvarez has scored 20 goals and provided nine assists in the 2025-26 season.
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Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Metropolitano. Viktor Gyokeres gave the Gunners the lead from the penalty spot before Julian Alvarez equalized with a controversial penalty awarded after a VAR review. A late penalty decision for Arsenal was overturned, leaving the tie poised ahead of the return leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Atletico Madrid has publicly rejected a €150 million bid from Real Madrid for striker Julian Alvarez and responded with mocking social media posts. The move follows similar interest from Barcelona.
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Atlético Madrid have ended speculation over Julián Álvarez by declaring the Argentina striker is not for sale this summer. The club rejected interest from Barcelona despite an offer from the Catalan side. CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín confirmed the stance in a video statement.
Barcelona visit Alaves on Wednesday evening with Hansi Flick urging his players to aim for 100 points in La Liga. The champions secured the title on Sunday and have three games left this season.
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Enrique Riquelme, who is challenging Florentino Perez in Sunday's Real Madrid presidential election, has repeated his claim that he will sign Erling Haaland and Rodri from Manchester City if elected. He says he has met Haaland recently to discuss a move. Manchester City has rejected the claims and is considering legal action.