Atletico Madrid Hits Back at Barcelona's Alvarez Pursuit with Humor and Denial
Atletico Madrid has taken a humorous stance against Barcelona's rumored bid for striker Julian Alvarez. The club responded to social media chatter regarding an imminent transfer by mocking Barcelona through parody posts featuring their players in Atletico jerseys. Atletico firmly states that Alvarez is not for sale, valuing him at a staggering £130 million. The club shared several images on X, showcasing Barcelona stars like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha dressed in Atletico attire, accompanied by playful bids for each player. These included: Concert tickets for Yamal An annual subscription A bag of sunflower seeds One of the posts featuring Raphinha stated: "Don't believe everything you see, especially if it's related to Barca." Furthermore, Atletico Madrid expressed their frustration over what they described as a "smear campaign" against their player. They categorically denied having made any offers to FC Barcelona regarding joining their scouting team in the Brazilian market. The club emphasized, "No, Atlético de Madrid would never do something like that," while lamenting the spread of "fake news" and disrespectful narratives from the Barcelona side. Barcelona has chosen not to comment on the situation when approached by Sky Sports News, while the Spanish FA has also been contacted for a statement.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-29