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“We neither study nor value any offer”: Atlético’s ironic and viral response to Real Madrid over Julián Álvarez
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“We neither study nor value any offer”: Atlético’s ironic and viral response to Real Madrid over Julián Álvarez

From Prensa Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Real Madrid announced a 150 million euro offer for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, which was rejected.
  • Atlético Madrid responded with an ironic social media thread, rejecting the offer and referencing their academy and the club's rivalry.
  • The offer was part of Real Madrid's strategy under new president Florentino Pérez, aiming for a record transfer fee.

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid has spilled onto social media, following Real Madrid's announcement of a 150 million euro offer for Atlético's star striker, Julián Álvarez. Atlético Madrid not only rejected the bid but did so with their characteristic ironic flair on their digital platforms.

We neither study nor value any offer for Julián.

— Atlético MadridPart of their ironic social media response rejecting Real Madrid's transfer offer.

According to a statement from Real Madrid, the offer was presented to Atlético after a board meeting, with the club "thanking" Atlético for their consideration and citing the player's 500 million euro release clause. Atlético's response was swift and sharp, published as a thread on X (formerly Twitter). The club humorously addressed Real Madrid's statement, claiming they hadn't studied or valued any offer for Álvarez and suggesting Real Madrid confused politeness with gratitude.

You must have confused politeness with gratitude, but just so there's no doubt: we thank you for nothing.

— Atlético MadridResponding to Real Madrid's statement that Atlético had 'thanked' them for the offer.

Atlético's response also included a jab at Real Madrid's alleged practice of "stealing" players from their academy, urging their rivals to stop. The thread concluded with a postscript thanking Real Madrid's "new president" and implying that Real Madrid's actions were more amusing than those of FC Barcelona, another major rival. This exchange highlights Atlético's established strategy of using social media for witty and often sarcastic responses, particularly in their dealings with Real Madrid.

How could we not get along, if you make us laugh even more than FC Barcelona.

— Atlético MadridA sarcastic remark in their social media thread directed at Real Madrid.

The significant offer from Real Madrid is reportedly part of new president Florentino Pérez's strategy to make a record-breaking signing. Pérez had previously announced an "important offer" for a player that would be the largest transfer fee in Real Madrid's history, surpassing the 127 million euros paid for Jude Bellingham in 2023. While Michael Olise was initially speculated, Álvarez, a 26-year-old World Cup winner, emerged as a key target for Real Madrid. However, Atlético Madrid considers Álvarez a crucial player and has shown no inclination to negotiate his departure.

Taking advantage of the good relationship with your new president, see if you can stop 'stealing' players from our Academy. Many thanks!

— Atlético MadridA pointed comment about player recruitment from their academy.
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Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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