Overview
- On Wednesday, Álvarez met Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid’s Majadahonda training base to press his wish to join Barcelona.
- Atlético’s hierarchy has told the player that a move to Barcelona will not happen this summer and has reiterated that he is not for sale.
- The striker has been training separately at the club while his agents are in Madrid and his camp says he will continue to push for a transfer.
- Barcelona continue to prioritise Álvarez but are actively exploring alternatives, including reports linking Lautaro Martínez that have been denied or described as unconfirmed by transfer reporters.
- Claims of a special €130 million clause that would allow Barcelona to buy Álvarez are reported but not verified and Atlético’s contract hold through 2030 strengthens the club’s bargaining position.