Laporta confirms ultimatum to Atlético over Julián Álvarez bid
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed a firm transfer bid has been submitted for Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, emphasizing that the Catalan club will not wait indefinitely for a decision.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has adopted a firm stance regarding negotiations with Atlético Madrid for Argentine forward Julián Álvarez.
Laporta clarified that the Catalan giants have submitted a formal transfer proposal but warned that the offer is not open-ended, emphasizing that Barcelona will dictate their own pace in the transfer market rather than adhering to external pressure.
Despite recent friction surrounding the pursuit, Laporta maintained that institutional relations with Atlético remain healthy, and that the offer remains on the table pending Atlético securing a suitable replacement.
No further progress has been made, but Barcelona will not let the situation drag out indefinitely as they seek a successor for Robert Lewandowski.
