Barcelona, Atletico Madrid Reach €150m Alvarez Pre‑Agreement

Barcelona had a €150 million pre‑agreement with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez. Real Madrid entered the race with a €150 million proposal that Atletico Madrid publicly rejected. The public nature of the dealings has been highlighted by social‑media exchanges. Atletico Madrid criticised Barcelona’s approach on social media and also reacted openly to Real Madrid’s €150 million offer. Barcelona’s offer of €100 million was below the €150 million figure and was intended to be reduced further. Florentino Perez’s involvement was noted as a factor in the negotiations. Julian Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave Atletico Madrid, citing a poor relationship with Diego Simeone. His willingness to depart aligns with Barcelona’s eagerness to sign him. The player’s silence suggests he wants an exit from his current club. Negotiations are expected to continue into the post‑World Cup period, with Alvarez’s performance at the tournament potentially influencing the final fee. The saga remains unresolved as clubs assess their options.