Atlético lodge FIFA complaint over Julián Álvarez talks

Atlético de Madrid have lodged an official FIFA complaint against FC Barcelona over alleged irregular negotiations involving Julián Álvarez. The complaint centres on the Argentine forward, who remains under contract at Atlético. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín confirmed the move, stating the club’s duty to uphold transfer regulations. “Our responsibility is to defend Atlético’s interests, and that is why we are going to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona for negotiating with a player under an active contract during the protected period,” he said. The complaint follows FC Barcelona contacted Julián Álvarez directly despite his contractual status. Atlético describe the approach as a breach of FIFA’s transfer rules.

Atlético Madrid lodges FIFA complaint against Barcelona

The dispute marks a fresh escalation in tensions between the two LaLiga rivals. Atlético seek to establish a precedent through FIFA’s legal framework in Zurich. The case centres on the protected period of Julián Álvarez’s contract, which Atlético argue was violated by FC Barcelona’s actions.