Barcelona stay calm as Real Madrid bids for Julian Alvarez

Barcelona say they are not panicking after Real Madrid submitted a €150 million bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The Catalan club maintains focus on securing the Argentine striker despite the rival's intervention. Real Madrid's proposal was rejected by Atletico Madrid immediately. Barcelona have already put forward a €100 million offer and are awaiting Atletico Madrid's response.

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Club officials stress they will not abandon their financial plan or exceed limits for a single signing. They believe Alvarez is open to a new challenge and that Hansi Flick's project could attract the player.

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A photo by Fran Santiago captures the ongoing negotiations, while another by Eric Alonso shows Alvarez in action.