The battle for Julian Alvarez is heating up, and Atletico Madrid have made it clear that they have had enough of Barcelona's tactics. The club has now announced that they are planning to file a formal complaint with FIFA, accusing Barcelona of illegally negotiating with a player who is still under contract with them.
In an unofficial statement released to Diario AS, Atletico did not hold back their frustration. They said, "Everyone knows it is a cheating club. But this time they have come up against a club that will not laugh it off." This is a strong warning, showing that they are tired of what they call Barcelona's disrespectful behavior in the transfer market.
Atletico also brought up past events to support their case. They reminded everyone how Barcelona operated during the Antoine Griezmann saga, claiming that the Catalan club was offering commissions to Griezmann's sister, his family, and the player himself while Atletico was busy preparing for a crucial Champions League match against Juventus. Now, they see a similar pattern unfolding with Alvarez.
Interestingly, after Argentina's match against Austria in the World Cup, Alvarez himself spoke about his future, saying that "what is best for everyone is the transfer" and that he wants "to fulfill his dream." Although he never mentioned Barcelona by name, Atletico strongly believe that these words were part of a carefully planned campaign orchestrated by the Spanish giants.
Atletico have made their position very clear: they will not sell Alvarez to Barcelona for any amount of money. They have stated that the only way the striker can leave is if Barcelona pays his full release clause, which stands at a massive €500 million. That is an astronomical fee, and it appears Atletico are determined to scare off any interest from their rivals.
This is not the first time Atletico have publicly criticized Barcelona. Back on May 29, they had already accused the club of running a "smear campaign" against Alvarez over recent months. They described some of Barcelona's methods as "leaking false information, spreading lies, and showing a total lack of respect."
It looks like this war of words is far from over, and Atletico are now ready to take official action. They have confirmed that they will take their complaint to FIFA, and if Barcelona are found guilty of approaching a contracted player without permission, they could face serious consequences. For now, this is a story to keep a close eye on, but one thing is certain: the tension between these two La Liga heavyweights has reached a boiling point.
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