New Statement: Atlético Will Not Sell Álvarez to Barcelona
Atlético Madrid have categorically confirmed that they will not sell Argentine striker Julián Álvarez to Barcelona, following weeks of tension and continued attempts by the Catalan club to complete a deal. In an official statement, Atlético said the board of directors had unanimously backed the decision not to enter negotiations with Barcelona, stressing that a […]
Barcelona Earn Another Windfall From González’s Newcastle Transfer
Barcelona will receive around €1.9 million from former player Nico González’s transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle, despite no longer holding any sell-on rights in the midfielder. Newcastle signed the Spanish midfielder for an initial £47 million plus £3 million in add-ons, taking the potential total value of the deal to £50 million, or more […]
Second Day Out: Álvarez Misses Atlético Training Amid ‘Psychological Crisis’
Julián Álvarez missed Atlético Madrid training for a second consecutive day after failing to attend Thursday morning’s session, leaving him out of Diego Simeone’s preparations for the upcoming La Liga match against Sevilla. The Argentine striker informed Atlético officials that he was still feeling ‘unwell’ and unable to work with the group. That is the […]
Atletico responds to Laporta: Our dignity prevents Alvarez from selling Barcelona
Atletico Madrid reacted strongly to JoanLaporta’s announcement that Barcelona’s offer to sign Julian Alvarez will continue, stressing that the Argentine striker’s transfer to the Catalan club is impossible, no matter what the value of the deal is. Marca quoted sources within Atletico as saying: “There is no chance of selling him to Barcelona. It’s not […]
Laporta announces it: Barcelona’s offer for Alvarez is in place until the end
Joan Laporta announced that Barcelona will stick to the signing of Julian Alvarez until the last minute of the transfer market, confirming that the offer made to Atletico Madrid will remain in place until the closing of the Mercato. Barcelona had moved to sign Alvarez since the beginning of the summer, but Atletico categorically refused […]
Balde is backing down from leaving and sticking to continue with Barcelona!
Alejandro Balde has backed away from the idea of leaving Barcelona, in a sudden turn of events, after informing the club’s management of his clear desire to stay and fight to regain his place in the starting line-up. The crisis began last week when Hansi Flick called on the Spanish full-back to show more commitment […]
Alvarez ignores Arteta and continues to push for Barcelona
The crisis over Julian Alvarez’s future has entered a new phase, with the end of the transfer market approaching and the continuing dispute between the Argentine striker’s desire and the hardline stance of the Atletico Madrid management. Atletico are still sticking to the player’s continuity, while European clubs are trying to take advantage of his […]
German club moves to sign Marc Casado from Barcelona
Leipzig entered the race to sign Marc Casado, after contacting Barcelona during the last 48 hours to inquire about the conditions of the Spanish midfielder’s departure. The 22-year-old’s departure is almost certain after he was out of Hans Flick’s calculations for the new season, in light of the crowded Barcelona center, so the player will […]
Hansi Flick Drops Jules Kounde as Barcelona Open Door to Summer Transfer
Jules Koundé has suffered a major setback at Barcelona after manager Hansi Flick informed him that he is no longer part of the starting XI, a decision that could prompt the French defender to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes. According to Catalunya Ràdio, Flick notified the player that Éric García has […]
Gavi Knee Injury Scare Ruled Out as Barcelona Confirm Minor Contusion
Barcelona received reassuring news regarding Gavi after medical examinations ruled out another serious knee injury, confirming the issue is limited to a minor contusion that will not require a lengthy recovery period. The 22-year-old was injured while attempting to regain possession against Elche, testing his ability to continue for several minutes before requesting a substitution […]