Atletico Madrid says it will not negotiate or pursue a transfer of Argentina striker Julián Álvarez to Barcelona. Multiple outlets report that the club has issued an official statement reaffirming the decision, leaving the possibility of talks with the Catalan side off the table.
The outlets also highlight Atletico’s position that it remains open to standard transfer-market discussions, but only within those usual frameworks. Buenos Aires Times quotes Atletico expressing a desire that Álvarez understands the decision and focuses on helping the club meet its objectives. Other reports stress that Barcelona is not part of any negotiation process for the player.
While the core message is consistent across sources, the coverage differs in emphasis: some frame it as a definitive “no sale” stance, others focus specifically on a refusal to negotiate with Barcelona, and at least one outlet notes the club’s unanimous board support for the position.
