Barcelona fined £503 for contacting Julian Alvarez without notifying Atletico
The Spanish FA fined Barcelona £503 on Tuesday after Atletico Madrid complained about their club's contact with striker Julian Alvarez.
Fine issued by federation
Barcelona received a sanction of 602 euros from the Spanish football association following the complaint. Atletico Madrid accused the rivals of approaching the Argentine international without written notification first. Fifa declared it had no jurisdiction over this specific case.
Player apologises to fans
Julian Alvarez scored a winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday before addressing his supporters. He admitted that wanting to play for Barcelona was a mistake during an interview. The striker expressed understanding for the anger of Atletico fans who supported him since he arrived.
Contract details remain
The 26-year-old remains under contract with Atletico Madrid until June 2030. He joined the club from Manchester City in August 2024 for a deal worth up to £81.5m.
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BBC News
Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez
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The Guardian
Barcelona fined £503 over their approach for Atlético Madrid star Álvarez
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