The Julián Álvarez transfer saga has taken another dramatic twist, and Joan Laporta has now revealed his version of what happened behind the scenes. 👀🔵🔴
Barcelona’s president claims Atlético Madrid eventually made their position clear: they were prepared to consider selling the Argentine striker, but not to Barcelona.
According to Laporta, the situation became increasingly frustrating for Barça after the club had formally pursued Álvarez. He says Atlético initially indicated that they did not want to sell because they had no replacement for their star forward, but the situation later appeared to change when other clubs became involved.
Then came the bombshell. 💣
During Barcelona’s latest assembly, Laporta said Atlético ultimately acknowledged that they were willing to sell Álvarez elsewhere but not to Barça. His comments have reignited the controversy surrounding one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas.
Barcelona had reportedly submitted a substantial offer, while Atlético repeatedly insisted that Álvarez was not for sale to Barça. Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín publicly stated that the club would not accept offers of €100 million, €150 million or even €200 million for the Argentine.
And Atlético went even further.
In August, the club’s board formally stated that there had been no negotiations with Barcelona over Álvarez and that there would be none, maintaining a firm stance against a transfer to the Catalan club.
That makes Laporta’s latest comments even more explosive. 🔥
From Barcelona’s perspective, the issue was never simply about money. The club believed it had made a legitimate attempt to sign a player who was reportedly interested in moving to Camp Nou. Atlético, meanwhile, maintained that Álvarez remained an important part of their project and resisted Barcelona’s approach.
Now the transfer window may be closed, but the Julián Álvarez saga clearly hasn’t disappeared. 😳
Laporta has put his side of the story on the table.
Atlético have already presented theirs.
And Barça fans are left wondering what could have happened if Atlético had actually opened the door to negotiations. 👀🔵🔴
One thing is certain: the Álvarez saga has left plenty of unfinished business between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. 🚨🔥
For the Álvarez saga
Compare Laporta’s claims with Atlético’s response
Check what happened to Álvarez afterward
