Qui a déclaré qu'Álvarez n'est pas à vendre?

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Quel est le statut actuel de Julián Álvarez à l'Atlético Madrid?

Julián Álvarez doit poursuivre son parcours avec l'Atlético Madrid, selon les déclarations de Miguel Ángel Gil Marín.

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Laporta reacts to comments from Atlético general manager

By OnzeActu · il y a environ 2 mois · 6 min read

Joan Laporta affirms that FC Barcelona has presented an offer for Julián Álvarez and respects Atlético's position, while specifying that the Catalan proposal will not remain a priority indefinitely.

Why it matters

FC Barcelona's interest in Julián Álvarez underlines the Argentine striker's growing importance in the European football landscape. As Barça look to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Álvarez's situation could influence transfer dynamics between the clubs. Joan Laporta's reaction also shows that the Catalan club is ready to move quickly to secure key talent.

Key points

Laporta reacts to the comments of the general director of Atlético.
Joan Laporta affirms that FC Barcelona has presented an offer for Julián Álvarez and respects Atlético's position, while specifying that the Catalan proposal will not remain a priority indefinitely.
Лапорта отреагировал на слова гендиректора “Атлетико” by том, что Альварес не продаётся - Чемпионат.

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta spoke after public statements from Atlético Madrid general manager Miguel Ángel Gil Marín who claimed that Julián Álvarez “is not for sale” and will remain at the club. Asked about this exit, Laporta recalled that Barça made a concrete proposal for the Argentine striker and that it “is on the table”, while emphasizing that its emergency nature could evolve.

“I respect everyone’s opinion. The only thing I know — we made an offer. It is on the table, and at some point on our side it will cease to be urgent,” Laporta said, according to the Mercato Blaugrana account relayed on the social network

For his part, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín spoke publicly to close the door to an immediate departure: according to him, Álvarez is not for sale and must continue his journey with Atlético Madrid. The issue thus remains marked by a communication opposition between the leaders of the two clubs, while the summer transfer window promises to be lively.

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On a sporting level, Julián Álvarez is coming off a busy season: aged 26, he played 49 matches in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing ten assists. These figures explain the interest of major European clubs and the difficulty for Atlético to part with one of its major offensive elements.

The international context adds further tension to the matter: Álvarez continues to play with the Argentinian selection during the 2026 World Cup. The player is in the squad which will play the final of the tournament on July 19 against Spain, a deadline which could delay any resolution of the transfer until the competition is over.

Finally, the Catalan club, through the voice of its president, seems to want to keep some room for maneuver: publicly recognizing an offer without forcing the immediate departure of the striker allows Barça to stay in the race while avoiding worsening relations with Atlético. It remains to be seen if, after the World Cup, positions will be agreed or if the affair will be included in the long list of lively summer negotiations.

Image: Joan Laporta (FC Barcelona) reacts to Miguel Ángel Gil Marín's comments regarding Julián Álvarez.

The rest

With FC Barcelona's offer on the table, Atlético Madrid will have to navigate between their ambitions to keep Álvarez and the pressures of the transfer market. If the situation does not progress quickly, Barcelona could look for other options, leaving the door open for other clubs interested in the striker. Álvarez's decision on his future could also be influenced by his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.