Following public statements from Atletico Madrid that questioned Barcelona’s pursuit of star striker Julian Alvarez, the Catalan club has now responded. Atletico had claimed they received no offer for Alvarez, a position Barcelona is disputing.
Earlier reports indicated that Barcelona had submitted a €100 million opening bid for Alvarez. However, later that day, Atletico Madrid took to social media to mock the story, deny any offer was made, and emphasize that Alvarez is not for sale, pointing to his €500 million release clause.
Barcelona Confirms €100m Julian Alvarez Offer Was Sent
According to reports, Barcelona has now confirmed to sources that a €100 million offer for Alvarez was indeed sent on Friday. Club sources described as ‘worthy of maximum credibility’ have assured that this is the case, stating the offer was emailed to Atletico Madrid’s Sporting Director, Mateu Alemany.
Barcelona reportedly wishes to avoid a public dispute with Atletico Madrid to prevent further responses from the Madrid club. While the social media reaction from Atletico was not well-received at Camp Nou, Barcelona’s intention is to continue their pursuit of Alvarez in a professional manner without creating unnecessary distractions.
Can Barcelona Sign Julian Alvarez?
Given Atletico Madrid’s firm public stance, it would be highly surprising if they were open to negotiations with Barcelona. The series of statements from Atletico suggests a degree of certainty that Alvarez will not be joining Barcelona. While Barcelona appears to have identified Alvarez as their primary number nine target, they likely have a maximum price they are willing to pay before exploring other options.
