June 9, 2026
Atletico Madrid have turned down a €150 million (£129 million) bid from city rivals Real Madrid for star forward Julian Alvarez, as competition for the Argentine’s signature intensifies ahead of the new season.
The Spanish club confirmed the approach in an official statement, revealing that Real Madrid had formally submitted an offer for the 26-year-old attacker.
“Real Madrid C.F. announces that, following the meeting of the Board of Directors held today, it has made an offer of 150 million euros to Club Atletico de Madrid for the federative rights of the player Julian Alvarez,” the statement read.
Atletico, however, declined the proposal and reiterated their stance on the player’s valuation.
