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Atletico Madrid blocks Julian Alvarez's transfer to Barcelona

From Der Standard · () German

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  • Atletico Madrid has officially blocked striker Julian Alvarez from transferring to FC Barcelona.
  • The club issued a statement confirming that the board unanimously supports the strategy and will not negotiate the player's move.
  • Alvarez is under contract with Atletico until 2030 and was reportedly seen as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid has put an end to speculation surrounding Julian Alvarez, issuing a firm statement that the club will not negotiate a transfer for the Argentine striker to FC Barcelona. The decision comes after a period of intense transfer rumors linking the player with a move to the Catalan giants.

The club's board reportedly met and unanimously decided to support their current strategy, which explicitly excludes allowing Alvarez to join Barcelona. "The board unanimously supports the club's strategy. A transfer of Julian Alvarez to FC Barcelona will not be negotiated," the statement read.

Alvarez is currently under contract with Atletico Madrid until 2030. He was reportedly being considered by Barcelona as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski, who recently moved to the United States. The striker has faced some criticism from his own fans recently, with reports of him being booed.

This firm stance from Atletico Madrid signals their commitment to keeping Alvarez as part of their squad and potentially developing him further. The club's decision highlights their control over player movement and their strategic planning for the upcoming seasons, aiming to maintain squad stability and strength.

The board unanimously supports the club's strategy. A transfer of Julian Alvarez to FC Barcelona will not be negotiated.

— Atletico Madrid Club StatementOfficial statement from Atletico Madrid regarding the player's transfer status.
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