La Liga
Atletico Madrid open to selling julian Alvarez to Real Madrid
Julian Alvarez has publicly declared his wish to leave Atletico Madrid following Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria. Real Madrid subsequently tabled a €150 million bid – the highest standing offer – which Atletico Madrid rejected after the club’s presidential election, while the Catalan side Barcelona remains excluded from negotiations.
Alvarez’s announcement came unexpectedly after Argentina’s win over Austria, where he featured for the national side. He framed the statement as a public plea for Atletico Madrid to permit his departure.
Media speculation suggested Barcelona may have prompted the admission to accelerate negotiations. Atletico Madrid have categorically refused to sell Alvarez to Barcelona and have hinted at possible legal action.
Conversely, Atletico Madrid indicated they are not opposed to transferring Alvarez to Real Madrid despite the rivalry. The club’s nickname Los Rojiblancos reflects a stronger aversion to the Catalan side than to their fellow La Liga rivals.
Real Madrid’s €150 million proposal was made immediately after the presidential election result and was turned down at the time. That figure remains the largest standing offer Atletico Madrid have received for the striker, as shown in a photo by Denis Doyle.
Alvarez is reportedly not on Florentino Perez’s radar, as Real Madrid already have their centre‑forward department well covered. Consequently, the club currently has no intention to place a new bid for the Argentine forward.
Atletico Madrid’s willingness to sell therefore may not prove significant in the broader transfer market. Both clubs appear focused on their existing squad plans rather than pursuing a new deal for Alvarez.