Barcelona extends Álvarez deadline
Barcelona extended its internal deadline out of respect for Álvarez’s desire to join and is awaiting a signal from Atlético Madrid.
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Deal off
Julián Álvarez
Atlético MadridFC Barcelona
Transfer confidence7%Estimated chance of completion
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Gil Marín said Atlético will not negotiate with Barcelona, citing Álvarez’s difficult situation and alleged efforts to confuse him.
Atlético Madrid has again said it will not negotiate Julián Álvarez’s transfer to Barcelona, reinforcing the deal-off status, although the club remains open to an alternative if Álvarez wants to leave. Barcelona remains interested and prepared to wait until the end of the transfer window.
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Flick wants Álvarez or wait
Hansi Flick reportedly wants Julián Álvarez or would prefer to wait.
98% stage support@gerardromeroFlick aligns with Deco on Álvarez
Hansi Flick said he is on the same page as Deco regarding Álvarez but declined to discuss the player publicly.
98% stage support@FabrizioRomanoBarcelona revives Álvarez pursuit
Joan Laporta said Barcelona was prepared to wait for an opportunity to sign Álvarez until the end of the transfer window.
98% stage support@polballusBarcelona keeps Álvarez pursuit open
Barcelona has made funds available, is prepared to pursue Álvarez until deadline day, and is open to improving its offer if Atlético Madrid agrees to negotiate.
99% stage support@FabrizioRomano,@FabrizioRomano,@PlettigoalAtlético refuses Barcelona talks
Gil Marín said Atlético will not negotiate Álvarez’s transfer to Barcelona, reinforcing the club’s earlier private refusal; Álvarez had missed two days of training and Atlético would sell him to Arsenal.
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Current summary
Barcelona remains interested in signing Julián Álvarez and is prepared to wait for an opportunity until the end of the transfer window, awaiting a signal from Atlético Madrid and aware that the player strongly wants to join Barça. Hansi Flick is aligned with Deco regarding Álvarez but has declined to discuss him publicly.
Joan Laporta's statement regarding Julián Álvarez, subtitled in English here. Barça are prepared to wait for an opportunity to sign him until the end of the transfer window. https://t.co/xdYeAzQFfL
🚨⚠️ Hansi Flick: “The president spoke about Julián Álvarez; we’re also on the same page as Deco.” “I don’t want to talk about Julián.” https://t.co/lLTToTxd3K
HANSI FLICK ONLY WANTS JULIÁN OR TO WAIT. https://t.co/3M1JeJbU16
Barcelona had set the end of last month as the deadline for resolving the Julián matter, but they extended it out of respect for the Argentine star’s strong desire to wear the Barça shirt. Barcelona knows it would gain nothing by officially announcing that the matter is closed, but internally, it realizes that everything depends on a signal from Atlético. Barcelona’s message has been clear from the outset: we have never fallen short in our efforts.
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Current summary
Barcelona remains very interested in Julián Álvarez, with Joan Laporta making financial resources available and the club prepared to pursue him until deadline day or sign no further striker unless an exceptional alternative emerges. Hansi Flick and Deco support the move, and Barcelona is open to improving its offer if Atlético Madrid agrees to negotiate, with one week remaining.
🚨 Barcelona is open to improving its offer if Atlético sits down at the negotiating table. Only one week left ✅ https://t.co/mB5XKYsI5q
I believe Barcelona has spared no effort to sign Julián. The decision is in Atlético’s hands.
🚨🧨 BREAKING | Understand FC Barcelona have made their decision internally: Julian Alvarez until Deadline Day or nothing! Hansi Flick fully supports the move. Deco is pushing for Alvarez and will not give up. Other strikers have been explored, but if Alvarez cannot be signed, Barca could end up signing no further striker unless an exceptional opportunity emerges on the market. Joan Laporta has made the financial means available for the Alvarez transfer. It now depends on Atlético Madrid. @SkySportDE 🇦🇷
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona president Laporta: “We got the information that Atlético Madrid wants to sell the player”. “It’s clear that our offer remains valid until the end of the market”. https://t.co/fIqsgL9jqv
🚨💣 Barcelona president Laporta: “Let Atlético Madrid know that, if they are willing to sell Julián Álvarez during this summer transfer window, we would be ready to buy him”. “This provided we can reach an agreement around the offer we have made to them”. https://t.co/OpuTPz9bzN
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona president Laporta: “We are STILL very interested in Julián Álvarez”. “We would like our offer to be accepted, and we are doing so with the utmost respect for Atlético de Madrid”. https://t.co/bQyltvlC34
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Atlético Madrid CEO Gil Marín said the club will not transfer Julián Álvarez to Barcelona while he is CEO, although Atlético remains open to an alternative if Álvarez wants to leave and hopes he stays.
🚨🔴⚪️ Atletico Madrid CEO Gil Marin on Julián: “I’ve been in the football world for more than 30 years. My word is one of the few things I have”. “As long as I am CEO, Julián Alvarez will not be transferred to FC Barcelona. That is absolutely guaranteed”. https://t.co/ueC7qKbTj1
🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid CEO Gil Marín: “We’re even angrier—we’re disgusted by Barça’s lies and lack of transparency and professionalism.” “Julián Álvarez will NOT be transferred to Barça. You have my word.” https://t.co/LWJLZtfC1J
We’ve been saying it all along: Atlético are willing to sell to any team in the world except Barcelona. Unfortunately.
🚨💣 BREAKING! Atlético Madrid CEO Gil confirms Atlético being OPEN to selling Julián Álvarez — but not to Barcelona. “My dream is for Julián to stay at Atleti if he wants to”. “We'll look for an ALTERNATIVE if he wants to leave the club, but NEVER Barcelona”, told Movistar. https://t.co/9GzYqVce4y
🚨⛔️ Atlético Madrid CEO Gil Marin: “Julián is not doing well, he’s really upset because there have been people who have taken it upon themselves to deceive and confuse him”. ❌ “We are NOT going to negotiate with Barcelona. The decision is FIRM”, told Movistar. https://t.co/NxXRutZxPk
RT @JijantesFC: 📺 LIVE @JijantesFC 🗣️ Gil Marín reiterates that he is not going to negotiate with Barça over Julián Álvarez’s transfer to the blue-and-maroon club…
Gil Marín on Movistar: “Julián is in poor health; there are people who have taken it upon themselves to deceive and confuse him, and he is going through a difficult situation. The lack of ethics angers and disgusts us. We are not going to negotiate with Barcelona. The only firm decision is that we are not going to negotiate.”
Atletico Madrid privately communicated to Julian Alvarez earlier this week that they will not sanction dream Barcelona transfer. He has since missed two days of training. Atleti reinforced Barca stance with two statements. Atletico will sell to Arsenal. https://t.co/LhwuJKXijW
Atletico Madrid announce (again) that they will NOT sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona - they say the club's decision has the full support of the board. "There will not be any negotiation and there is zero consideration of an Alvarez transfer to Barcelona.” https://t.co/HkKXbVFPCs
Atlético de Madrid board backs decision to not negotiate with Barça over the transfer of Julián Álvarez. @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3WYQfLFLhf
🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Atlético Madrid officially announce Julián Álvarez will NOT be sold to Barcelona. “Unanimous backing from the Board of Directors for the club’s strategy The members of Atlético Madrid’s Board of Directors have unanimously expressed their full support for the club’s decision not to negotiate the transfer of Julián Alvarez to FC Barcelona. The members of the Board of Directors are aware that: Atlético Madrid is open to negotiations that are part of the transfer market, but always in an ethical and professional manner and with respect between clubs. We fully support the position previously communicated by the club that FC Barcelona have not met these requirements and, as a result, there have been no negotiations, nor will there be any negotiations with them regarding the transfer of Julián Alvarez.” Atlético Madrid are convinced that our player will understand the decision and focus on working in the best possible way to help the club achieve its objectives, as he has already done during the two seasons in which he has defended our colours.
Days ago, we reported that there were no divisions at Atleti and that Gil Marín had the backing of the Board of Directors and the majority shareholder, Apollo: they will NOT negotiate with FC Barcelona for Julián Alvarez. Now, Atleti’s official statement. #ClubUria https://t.co/pw8h8GvqMx
Atlético insists: Julián’s transfer to Barça will not be negotiated. https://t.co/tXKIW9tiHJ
🚩 BREAKING Atletico Madrid statement: the club will not negotiate Julian Alvarez’s transfer to Barcelona. The board unanimously backs the stance, insisting Barca failed to meet the required standards. No talks, no consideration of a deal. @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/57bttROV2z
🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid statement to Marca: “There is a 0% chance of selling Julián Álvarez to Barcelona”. “The player is being portrayed as the victim, but the only victims of the Julián saga are US. This is about dignity”. https://t.co/TFcT0gULyS
🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid statement after Laporta words on Julián Álvarez. “The player is being victimized, but the only victim of the Julián case is us”. “They have harmed us economically and socially. There is 0% chance of selling him to Barça. This situation is not about money, it's about dignity. There is 0% chance of selling it to Barça”. “Theres a campaign with many lies and half-truths. The only one who pays for this is Atlético”, told @marca.