Atlético chief rules out Alvarez sale to Barcelona

Atlético Madrid's chief executive rejected Barcelona's interest in forward Júlian Alvarez, saying the Argentina international would "never, ever" be sold to the Catalan club.

Oleh Sama News Agency
4 September 2026
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Júlian Alvarez on the bench during an Atlético Madrid match. The club's chief executive has firmly rejected any possibility of selling the Argentina forward to Barcelona. (The Guardian — Sport)
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Atlético Madrid's chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín rejected Barcelona's pursuit of Júlian Alvarez on Thursday, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty. Gil Marín said the Argentina forward would "never, ever" be sold to Barcelona.

Speaking to Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus, Gil Marín responded sharply to Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who had said a day earlier that his club remained "very interested" in signing Alvarez. Arsenal have also been linked with the forward.

Atlético chief rules out Alvarez sale to Barcelona | Sama News Agency