'0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row

Atletico Madrid has vehemently rejected Barcelona's persistent pursuit of forward Julian Alvarez, declaring there is a '0% chance' the player will be sold to the Catalan club. The strong statement comes after Barcelona president Joan Laporta reiterated the club's interest and confirmed a €100 million (£85.7 million) offer remains on the table.

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This is not about money, it's about dignity. The player is being victimised, but the only victim in the Julian case is us.

Atletico's management expressed deep frustration, stating, "This is not about money, it's about dignity. The player is being victimised, but the only victim in the Julian case is us." They accused Barcelona of engaging in a "campaign of many lies and half-truths" that has caused economic and social harm to Atletico. The club insisted that Alvarez, who joined from Manchester City in 2024, is not for sale to Barcelona.

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There is 0% chance of selling him to Barca.

Despite Atletico's firm stance, Barcelona sources indicate they will continue their efforts to sign Alvarez until the transfer window closes. This dispute unfolds amidst ongoing transfer speculation, with Arsenal also reportedly interested in the striker. Alvarez himself has expressed a desire to leave Atletico, telling media after Argentina's win over Austria in June that "the best thing for everyone is a transfer" and that he wants to "fulfil my dream."

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There is a campaign of many lies and half-truths. The only one paying for this is Atletico.

The situation has been tense for weeks, marked by public disagreements and increasingly complicated negotiations. Earlier this summer, Real Madrid also made a €150 million (£130 million) offer for Alvarez, which Atletico rejected. The club has consistently maintained that Alvarez is not for sale, particularly to Barcelona, even mocking their pursuit on social media.

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the best thing for everyone is a transfer