This is an issue that excites Spain. And which upsets more than one, too. Indeed, Atlético de Madrid is very annoyed by the attitude of FC Barcelona, which is pushing hard to enlist Julian Alvarez. The latter has already spoken publicly in favor of leaving, he who would do anything to reach Catalonia. For the moment, the Colchoneros are not giving up and have even refused 9-figure offers made by the Spanish champion. Earlier today, President Enrique Cerezo publicly closed the door again.
In Spain, it is even said that Atlético would prefer to sell its franchise player to PSG or Arsenal rather than FC Barcelona, even if it means selling him for a lower sum than that offered by the Blaugrana. Anger rojiblanca is such that on Tuesday, a complaint was even filed with FIFA and the Spanish Federation, the Madrilenians accusing Barça of discussing with the player without their agreement, which would violate FIFA transfer regulations.
The offer is there… but it has a limited shelf life!
Asked about the Alvarez case during a press conference organized for his takeover (he was re-elected earlier this season), Joan Laporta was very clear. “Deco made an offer with a certain amount of money. The player wants to come since he was at City. I spoke with Gil Marin (DG of Atlético, Editor’s note), he told me that in principle he had not planned to sell it. The offer is firm and it will remain on the table. But it is not unlimited over time. Atlético says he is not selling because they had no other choice »first launched the Blaugrana president, who therefore sets an ultimatum for the Colchoneros to accept the offer.
“We have a lot of respect for Atlético de Madrid. The tweets date from before Julian’s words, who did not mention Barça. And we didn’t force anything in this story. We were already targeting him even before his transfer to City. What we did was an offer. Atlético knows it. I don’t understand why they act like that (the complaint, Editor’s note). I don’t know what this strategy is about, but I respect it. It would not be the first time that we have completed a transfer with Atlético. This one may be more sensitive. We are making a significant effort”concluded Laporta. A new episode of a soap opera which is likely to last, while the media The Athletic already mentions a new upcoming offer of 130 million euros…
