Barcelona ‘Trolled’ By Atletico Madrid Over Julian Alvarez

BusinessSportsMoneyBarcelona ‘Trolled’ By Atletico Madrid Over Julian AlvarezByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 01:22pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Atletico Madrid have released a strange statement in relation to FC Barcelona's reported bid for Julian Alvarez.Getty ImagesAtletico Madrid have released a mocking statement in relation to Barcelona's reported bid for Julian Alvarez.Earlier on Friday, transfer market expert Fabrizio revealed that Barca had sent its “first official proposal to Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez worth €100 million ($116.7 million)”, with “no add-ons” and “no players involved”. “Atletico, not happy about the situation over last 24h - but Julian has already asked to leave,” the Italian added.In retaliation, Atletico released a social media post with Lamine Yamal donning Rojiblanco.“We have sent a fax to FC Barcelona with our transfer offer: four tickets for tomorrow’s Bad Bunny concert, an annual subscription to [newspaper] ABC, and a bag of sunflower seeds. We eagerly await the response to prepare the ‘announcement’,” Atleti tweeted, after Romano’s “Here we go” catchphrase.MORE FOR YOURomano has also explained that Atleti don’t intend to sell Alvarez for the mentioned €100 million fee. “Barcelona are prepared to return to the table soon, [and] Julian’s camp already made clear to Atleti that he wants to leave,” Romano added.Atletico won’t make Alvarez’s potential FC Barcelona exit easyAtleti signed Alvarez from Manchester City for £81.5 million (€94 million/$109.7 million) in 2024, as reported by BBC Sport.With the Argentine tied down to a contract until 2030, though, there’s no obligation to sell him for a little over that price tag.Atleti can hold out for something more and perhap...