Atletico Madrid have told Barcelona to pay €500m if they want to sign Julian Alvarez.
In the wake of Argentina's World Cup win over Austria, Alvarez told the press he wished to leave Atletico.
Alvarez joined Atletico in 2024 from Manchester City. In the past two seasons, he has scored 49 goals in 106 games for Diego Simeone's team, five more goals than any of his team-mates in that time.
The 26-year-old's 66 goal involvements is 18 more than next-best Antoine Griezmann for Atletico (48) since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, but Alvarez is at the centre of a transfer saga this summer.
Barcelona have been credited with a long-standing interest, while Atletico's rivals Real Madrid lodged a €150m bid, which was rejected.
However, in light of Alvarez's comments on Monday, Atletico directed their ire at Barca.
In a statement reported by Spanish publication AS, Atletico sources stated: "We've seen how Barcelona operates in the past.
"There is no amount Barcelona can pay for Julian, and he will not be transferred to Barcelona."
However, Atletico then claimed the only way for Barca to sign Alvarez would be to pay his full release clause.
"Either they pay the €500m release clause or nothing," the statement continued.
Atletico also suggested they would be taking legal action against Barca.
Alvarez's comments caused an immediate stir, with the forward telling ESPN: "I can't hide, nor act as if I don't want to be clear, I'm trying to be honest.
"I spoke with people at Atletico, and I think the best thing for everyone involved is for me to leave.
"I want to fulfil my dream."
ericjolie69
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what 500m NONSENSE THEY SPEAK? No club is paying this for any player, but in the end, Alvarez will be a BARCELONA PLAYER
King185
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Imagine your girlfriend wanting to leave you for someone else and you wanting to fight the dude she’s leaving you for lol. Makes you look stupid no?
GaddafiJamal
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Yeah, they can get Holland, but not Halland because He ain't for sell and Barca still owe City so they should pay up
Who Is This ? 🤣🤣🤣
GaddafiJamal
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If Barcelona have 200 millions mast gets Holland no other one we mast pay for Alvarez 150 or 160 but one center defense we need it cost mast be 60 millions Alvarez 160 Schlotterbeck 55/60 millions Total 🟰 Holland will be dangerous striker for ever 10 season able to work completely
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Dream League 🤣
GaddafiJamal
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Halaand will chose Real Madrid over Barcelona
Dey Play 🤡🤣
GaddafiJamal
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it's far better to spend that money on Haaland or Oshimhen... Alvarez can't guarantee us 30-35 goals every season for 10 years. that is what such a transfer fee should be doing !!!
Buy Them On Career Mode 🤣
GaddafiJamal
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How many goals has Julian Alvarez scored in this ongoing fifa world cup tournament? Barcelona should go for Gyokeres, stagger the transfer fee, allow Arsenal to sign Alvarez less drama, good friendship maintained with Atletico Madrid.
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ABHILEO12
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all theses Argentine players are too full of themselves. You will transfer from a club, after 1-2seasons you start flirting with another rival club
entire world knows barca is his dream destination.he is already 26 , so do u want him to stay their till 2030 without winning a single trophy with simeone boring a** football.
Maubcptuyz
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... And you will fulfill your dream in Barcelona
😂😂😂,that to find another Messi,next 100years boy 😂😂😂
Dapdemou
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... And you will fulfill your dream in Barcelona
Edooo87
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payceotuz
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ATL is flexing muscle in a wrong way! As if you can win anything if you keep Alvarez. How can you keep a coach who cannot win a champions league for 14 years? Instead of talking about Barcelona, do something that will make your players stay at your club. Griezman is a good example! As good as he is, he is leaving eaurope without major trophy
Binlause
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If Barcelona have 200 millions mast gets Holland no other one we mast pay for Alvarez 150 or 160 but one center defense we need it cost mast be 60 millions Alvarez 160 Schlotterbeck 55/60 millions Total 🟰 Holland will be dangerous striker for ever 10 season able to work completely
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Yeah, they can get Holland, but not Halland because He ain't for sell and Barca still owe City so they should pay up
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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shut up 👿🤫 FC Barcelona Raise Your Ego and Don't consider Alvarez transfer
lecberuy
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Why are you guys insulting Barca Alvarez didn’t say he want to join Barca he said he want to leave to fulfill his dream maybe it is he joining Paris or Arsenal so why insulting Barca
Wamelpstuy
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all theses Argentine players are too full of themselves. You will transfer from a club, after 1-2seasons you start flirting with another rival club
I swear they’re so selfish
RapagGHUpcoming
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We Barcelona fans are not even interested in Alvarez but Oshihem, If it's possible we sign him , if no then kroupi with Muriqi
Atleti_faithful_7
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It's not about leaving, it's about winning trophies which ultimately leads to him leaving to fulfill that dream. He deserves to be remembered as a football icon, unlike Griezmann who's efforts was for nothing in the end.
The_Phoenix
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Empty threats
😂 are you slow? They are not empty he has a contract and they can keep him till then.
Jouceiop
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Empty threats
fodaelnoty
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Stupid Atletico
returnofthesaith
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How many goals has Julian Alvarez scored in this ongoing fifa world cup tournament? Barcelona should go for Gyokeres, stagger the transfer fee, allow Arsenal to sign Alvarez less drama, good friendship maintained with Atletico Madrid.
EAG1996
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it's far better to spend that money on Haaland or Oshimhen... Alvarez can't guarantee us 30-35 goals every season for 10 years. that is what such a transfer fee should be doing !!!
Halaand will chose Real Madrid over Barcelona
oluwagoddy
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it's far better to spend that money on Haaland or Oshimhen... Alvarez can't guarantee us 30-35 goals every season for 10 years. that is what such a transfer fee should be doing !!!
kandmopty
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If Barcelona have 200 millions mast gets Holland no other one we mast pay for Alvarez 150 or 160 but one center defense we need it cost mast be 60 millions Alvarez 160 Schlotterbeck 55/60 millions Total 🟰 Holland will be dangerous striker for ever 10 season able to work completely
Bubaceesayembappe
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Barcelona u cannot buy Alvarez relax
Zaptoez
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all theses Argentine players are too full of themselves. You will transfer from a club, after 1-2seasons you start flirting with another rival club
SahrilSyer17
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the stupidest decision in your life is leaving Man City, now served yourself Julian.