August 27, 2026
Atletico Madrid have ruled out any possibility of Julián Alvarez joining Barcelona, with the club’s board unanimously backing the decision not to negotiate with the Catalan side.
The Madrid club said its Board of Directors had expressed “absolute support” for the decision following Barcelona’s reported interest in the Argentine forward.
In a statement, Atlético stressed that it remains willing to participate in normal transfer-market negotiations, provided they are conducted professionally, ethically and with respect between clubs.
However, the Spanish side said Barcelona had failed to meet those standards, making any discussions over Alvarez’s transfer impossible.
