Laporta's Julian Alvarez comments: 'Our offer is on the table'

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has publicly declared that the club's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is ongoing, with their offer for the Atletico Madrid player remaining on the table until the transfer window closes. Laporta expressed Barcelona's persistent interest in the Argentine star, indicating readiness to finalize a deal if Atletico Madrid agrees to sell.

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We have received information that Atletico Madrid wants to sell Julian Alvarez. Our offer is valid until the market closes. We are still very interested in Julian Alvarez.

Laporta emphasized that Barcelona maintains good, long-standing relations with Atletico Madrid's management and has personally confirmed the offer to Atletico's leadership. He stated, "If they want to sell him this summer, we are ready to finalize the transfer if we can reach an agreement on our offer." This suggests Barcelona is prepared to move quickly should Atletico Madrid signal a willingness to negotiate.

However, Atletico Madrid responded forcefully to Laporta's statements, as reported by Marca. The Madrid club asserted that they are the "victim" in this situation, claiming significant economic and social damage. Atletico Madrid unequivocally stated there is a "0% chance" of selling Alvarez to Barcelona, framing the decision as a matter of "honor" rather than finances. They accused Barcelona of conducting a campaign based on "lies and half-truths."

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We want Atletico Madrid to accept our offer, and we do this with the utmost respect towards them. If they want to sell him this summer, we are ready to finalize the transfer if we can reach an agreement on our offer.

Reports indicate that Atletico Madrid is seeking approximately 150 million euros for Alvarez, while Barcelona's offer stands at 100 million euros. Last season, Alvarez played 49 matches for Atletico Madrid, scoring 20 goals and providing 9 assists.

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We are the victim in this. Serious economic and social damage has been done. The possibility of selling him to Barcelona is 0%. This is not about money, it is a matter of honor. There is a campaign based on many lies and half-truths. The only club paying the price is Atletico.