Julian Álvarez transfer: Atletico Madrid files complaint against Barcelona
Atletico Madrid has lodged a formal complaint with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and FIFA, accusing FC Barcelona of contacting Argentine striker Julian Álvarez outside the period allowed by transfer regulations. The complaint triggers a disciplinary procedure; Barcelona has received official notification and must submit a written defence.
Álvarez, 26, is under contract with Atletico until the summer of 2030 and publicly said during the World Cup that he wants to leave the club and fulfill his dream of playing for Barcelona. Barcelona has reportedly offered around €100 million for the player, a figure disclosed by club president Joan Laporta. Atletico’s chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has reiterated that the club will defend its rights and will not consider offers below €100‑200 million.
The case adds a legal dimension to one of the summer’s most closely watched transfer sagas. Barcelona maintains that its approach was open and based on Álvarez’s own statements. Atletico insists the contact was improper. Álvarez is scheduled to return to Atletico training on 10 August, a date that could clarify his intentions.
Entities: Atlético Madrid · FC Barcelona · Hansi Flick · Joan Laporta · Julian Álvarez · Miguel Ángel Gil Marín · Royal Spanish Football Federation
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Julian Álvarez is under contract with Atletico Madrid until the summer of 2030. (multiple articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Barcelona has offered approximately €100 million for Julian Álvarez. (multiple articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Julian Álvarez said during the World Cup he wants to leave Atletico Madrid and fulfill his dream of playing for Barcelona. (multiple articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The disciplinary procedure requires Barcelona to submit a written defence to the RFEF within a set deadline. (multiple articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Atletico Madrid filed a formal complaint with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and FIFA alleging Barcelona approached Julian Álvarez during a prohibited period. (multiple articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, publicly said the club submitted a €100 million offer for Álvarez. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Julian Álvarez is scheduled to report to Atletico Madrid's pre‑season training on 10 August 2024. (multiple articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, CEO of Atletico Madrid, said the club will defend its rights and will not sell Álvarez for €100‑200 million. (multiple articles)