Atletico Madrid hit back at Barca over Julian Alvarez transfer claims

Atletico Madrid have issued a sharp response to Barcelona, accusing the Catalan club of spreading what they called lies and half-truths about their reported desire to sign Argentine striker Julian Alvarez before the summer transfer window closes.

Barcelona restates its interest

Barcelona had again publicly restated their desire to bring Alvarez to the Camp Nou or its successor stadium, with the club's interest in the Argentine international persisting across multiple transfer windows. The Catalan club regards Alvarez as an ideal fit for their attacking setup.

However, Atletico's response was unambiguous and emphatic. In their official communication, they described Barcelona's public statements as inaccurate and accused the Catalan club of deliberate misrepresentation of the situation around Alvarez's future.

Atletico's firm stance

Atletico Madrid made clear that Alvarez is not available for transfer and that they have no intention of selling him, either in this window or in the immediate future. The Argentine international has established himself as a key player at the Wanda Metropolitano since joining the club.

The row between two of Spain's biggest clubs has intensified public interest in Alvarez's future and added further spice to an already dramatic end to the summer transfer window in Spanish football.