La Liga: Álvarez will not join Barcelona — Atlético Madrid

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Atlético Madrid have ruled out the possibility of Julián Álvarez joining Barcelona, insisting that the club will not negotiate the Argentine forward’s transfer to the Catalan giants.

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The decision was unanimously backed by Atlético’s Board of Directors, who expressed their full support for the club’s stance on Barcelona’s interest in the player.

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In an official statement on Thursday, Atlético said they remain open to transfer negotiations but stressed that such discussions must be conducted in an ethical and professional manner, with respect between clubs.

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The Madrid club, however, claimed that Barcelona had failed to meet those requirements.

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“FC Barcelona have not met these requirements and, as a result, there have been no negotiations, nor will there be any negotiations with them regarding the transfer of Julián Álvarez,” Atlético said.

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The club added that its board members were aware of the situation and fully supported the position previously communicated by Atlético.

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Atlético also expressed confidence that Álvarez would understand the decision and remain focused on helping the club achieve its objectives.

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The Argentina international joined Atlético from Manchester City and has become an important player for the Spanish club since his arrival.

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Atlético highlighted his contribution during the two seasons he has spent at the club, expressing their expectation that he will continue to work for the team’s success.

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Barcelona’s reported interest had raised speculation over a possible move for the forward, but Atlético’s latest statement makes clear that the club has no intention of opening negotiations with the Catalan side.

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For now, Álvarez remains an Atlético Madrid player, with the club firmly closing the door on a potential transfer to Barcelona.

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