‘0% Chance’: Atlético issues defiant response to Joan Laporta over Julian Alvarez
Atlético Madrid have dramatically hardened their stance on Julian Alvarez, insisting there is no possibility of selling the striker to Barcelona after Joan Laporta reaffirmed the Catalan club’s interest.
Atlético Madrid have released a defiant statement aimed at Barcelona president Joan Laporta, insisting there is “0% chance” of Julian Alvarez joining the Catalan club after the latest intervention in the increasingly bitter transfer saga.
Laporta had publicly confirmed that Barcelona remain interested in the Argentina international and that their existing proposal would remain available if Atlético were prepared to negotiate.
The comments have now prompted a forceful response from the Madrid club, who claim the prolonged dispute has caused significant damage to their reputation and finances.
Atlético rejected the suggestion that Alvarez is simply a victim of the situation, arguing that the club itself has suffered the consequences of a saga that has dominated the summer.
The Spanish side also accused those involved of creating a narrative built around “lies and half-truths”, while making it clear that their resistance is no longer simply about the financial value of the proposed transfer.
Instead, Atlético have framed the disagreement as a matter of institutional pride and dignity. The latest development represents a significant escalation between the two clubs, with Barcelona continuing to push for a player Atlético have repeatedly insisted they do not want to sell to a direct La Liga rival.
Alvarez’s future has become increasingly complicated as reports of his desire to leave have intensified, while the striker has also faced a hostile reaction from sections of the Atlético support.
He recently missed training because of an indisposition, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already tense situation.
With the transfer window approaching its conclusion, Barcelona’s determination and Atlético’s refusal to compromise have left the Alvarez saga at a dramatic impasse, with neither side showing signs of backing down.
