Atlético open to selling Julián to any club except Barcelona

The Madrid club will speak with the Spider after his vacation, but does not rule out transferring him.

Mario Roldán Martínez | 24 Jul 2026 | 19.00
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Julián Álvarez, at the World Cup with Argentina / Profimedia
Julián Álvarez, at the World Cup with Argentina / Profimedia

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward for Atlético de Madrid, will meet with the red and white club upon his return from vacation after the 2026 World Cup to clarify his future. As reported by Cadena SER, if the Argentine international maintains his intention to leave, Atlético will listen to offers, although they rule out negotiating with Barcelona and prioritize a sale outside of LaLiga.

The meeting will serve to discern the player's definitive stance after a summer marked by speculation. Despite Barcelona remaining attentive to the situation, Atlético's sports management maintains the decision not to strengthen a direct rival under any circumstances.

Julián Álvarez to Define His Future with Atlético de Madrid

The meeting between Julián Álvarez and Atlético de Madrid will take place once the forward's break period after playing in the World Cup with Argentina is over. The club's objective will be to determine if the attacker still holds the position he publicly expressed weeks ago when he acknowledged that a transfer is considered the best solution for all parties involved.

Álvarez is under contract with the red and white team until June 2030 with a release clause of 500 million euros, giving Atlético a strong position in any negotiation. However, the club is willing to consider proposals if the player confirms his desire to change teams.

Julián Álvarez may have played his last game with the red and white team / Instagram

Barcelona Remains Attentive, but Premier League Seems to be the Destination

Barcelona remains one of the clubs showing the most interest in Julián Álvarez, yet Atlético de Madrid's stance remains unchanged. According to SER's information, the Madrid-based club does not consider selling the forward to Barcelona, regardless of the amount of a potential offer.

This scenario leaves the possibility of a transfer to the Premier League open, a league where the Argentine maintains a strong reputation after his time at Manchester City. In fact, Cadena SER points out that if the departure takes place, the attacker's future would be away from LaLiga, a decision that would avoid strengthening a direct competitor in the Spanish league.

Barcelona's interest has not faded, and the Catalan club is still considering signing the Argentine international. Nevertheless, Atlético's refusal to negotiate between Spanish clubs forces the Blaugrana to rely on a change of stance that is not currently envisioned.

Next Days Will Be Decisive for Julián Álvarez

The next step will be the meeting between Julián Álvarez and Atlético de Madrid, scheduled after the player's vacations. If the forward reaffirms his intention to leave, the club will consider offers from abroad, with the Premier League emerging as the most likely destination, while Barcelona remains unable to negotiate directly with the red and white club.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Atlético, abierto a vender a Julián a cualquier club menos al Barcelona