Atletico Madrid have moved to end the speculation surrounding star striker Julin Alvarez and said Barcelonas primary summer target is not for sale. Barca have been admirers of Alvarez, who will start for Argentina in Sundays World Cup final against Spain, for some time and were desperate to bring him in as they seek a replacement for departed number nine Robert Lewandowski.The Catalans president Joan Laporta admitted the club had made an offer but said it would not remain on the table forever but Atleti have now responded with a statement of their own.The clubs CEO Miguel ngel Gil Marn said in a video posted on X: My will is clear, that of the club too, we have expressed it to the player, the agent, and the president of Bara: Atltico is the right place for Julin and he is the perfect striker for Atltico.We continue to count on him. I recently heard some statements from the president of Bara saying that the offer he had made to Atltico de Madrid was not infinite andthe only possible answer is that our answer is infinite and that is that we do not want to transfer him. We will not accept an offer of 100, 150, or 200 euros.more to follow Topics Atletico Madrid FC Barcelona Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Messi is the past and present, Yamal is the present and future Barcelona chief Laporta hails La Masia ahead of World Cup final Jon Fisher 17th July, 2026 Barcelona chief Laporta warns Atletico Madrid that offer for Julian Alvarez could expire Mitch Fretton 13th July, 2026 Atletico complete signing of Denmark midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting Nicholas McGee 11th July, 2026 Barcelona agree 22m Adeyemi deal Nicholas McGee 10th July, 2026 Quicker than Usain Bolt: The reason why Barcelona want Karim Adeyemi Jon Fisher 10th July, 2026 Lamine Yamal has not taken the step of brilliance we expect, admits Spain coach who fears the Barcelona star is becoming anxious Jon Fisher 10th July, 2026
