Atletico Madrid responded to public transfer speculation involving Julián Álvarez by launching a rapid series of sarcastic social media posts targeting Barcelona. The posts mocked reports linking Álvarez to the Catalan club and accused Barcelona of running a “smear campaign” against an Atletico player. Barcelona were reported to have opened discussions and prepared an offer around €90 million, though Atletico were expected to reject any approach. Atletico also posted tongue-in-cheek mock offers for Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha, including concert tickets, a newspaper subscription, and sunflower seeds. The posts drew massive attention online, appearing in over 55 million feeds on X, and Atletico later issued a warning about misinformation and alleged disrespect.
"The barrage of messages was published over the course of just over an hour and quickly gained traction online, reportedly appearing in more than 55 million feeds on X. While the early posts were light-hearted in tone, Atletico later adopted a more serious stance as they addressed ongoing speculation surrounding Alvarez. The club warned supporters about misinformation online, stating that reality could easily be manipulated and urging fans not to believe everything they read regarding Barcelona."
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