Atletico rejects Barcelona bid for Alvarez amid transfer window

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club remains hopeful of signing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, while Atletico responded by declaring there is "0 chance" of selling the Argentine to their La Liga rivals. The transfer saga intensified on August 26, 2026, as both clubs publicly stated their positions, with the summer transfer window nearing its close. Laporta, in a video published by Barcelona, said the club's offer for Alvarez remains on the table and that they have received information suggesting Atletico has held discussions with other clubs about a possible sale.