Atletico Madrid posted ironic messages on its official X account, mocking FC Barcelona with imaginary transfer offers involving Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha. The posts responded to reports linking Barcelona with a move for Julian Alvarez and claims that Barcelona had already submitted an offer, which Atletico denies. Atletico sources said the humor masked serious anger and frustration toward Barcelona. They believed there was a coordinated campaign around Alvarez, pointing to media and press interactions, including questions directed at Cerezo in Barcelona and treatment of Atletico players in the mixed zone. They also cited events in Barcelona where filming was arranged, and alleged leaks of offers that Atletico says were never received.
"“It might seem like a joke or a bit of humour, but this is very serious. We've been very angry with FC Barcelona for some time now. It was done ironically, to hold a mirror up to the Catalan club, to show them what they're doing,” club sources told MD."
"“The messages from Fabrizio Romano, those from the press that covers the team, like when Cerezo goes to eat in Barcelona and they bombard him with impertinent questions about whether he's going to negotiate with Laporta for Julian, the way they treat our players in the mixed zone...,” they said."
"“They organize a dinner in Barcelona and alert El Chiringuito so they can film it, so Juanma López (a player agent and supposed mediator in this matter) is seen leaving the restaurant. "They leak an offer that we claim has been sent, but nothing has arrived here (at Atletico).”"
"“Within the club, they accuse Barcelona of "destabilising things for months" with this issue. "It's over. We're very angry and this was our way of showing it," the source"
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