Atletico Madrid close the doors on key forward's potential move to Barcelona | Barca Universal

"Atletico have now decided not to sell Alvarez to Barcelona, although they could consider a transfer to the Premier League if an offer comfortably exceeding €100 million were to arrive. At Atletico Madrid, Alvarez's recent comments have not been well received. After all, speaking after the win over Tottenham earlier this week, the 25-year-old striker left open the possibility of a departure at the end of the season."

"Within the Atletico camp, there is growing frustration with the movements of the Blaugrana and with some members of Alvarez's entourage, who are believed to have been working on a potential exit for several weeks, including direct approaches to certain clubs."

"Atletico's idea is to extend Alvarez's contract, which currently runs until 2030. The Argentine forward is protected by a €500 million release clause, and the club want him to remain the flagship of a new project aimed at competing for every major title. However, Atletico would only consider selling him if an offer approaching €150 million were to arrive, possibly from England."

Julian Alvarez has become a major transfer target for Barcelona, but Atletico Madrid has firmly decided against selling him to the Catalan club. Atletico is frustrated by Barcelona's movements and Alvarez's recent comments suggesting he may leave at season's end. The Spanish club prefers to extend Alvarez's contract, which runs until 2030 and includes a €500 million release clause. However, Atletico would consider selling to Premier League clubs like Arsenal or Chelsea if an offer approaches €150 million. Barcelona is maintaining a cautious public stance on the pursuit, while tension between the two clubs continues to escalate over the Argentine forward's future.

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