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Julián Alvarez sparks transfer frenzy by telling Atlético Madrid he wants to leave

The Guardian UK Monday 22 June 2026, 23:06 UTC By Reuters 1 min read
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Argentina forward wants to ‘fulfil dream’ by departingBarcelona, Real Madrid and PSG linked with 26-year-oldJulián Alvarez has said he wants to ⁠leave Atlético Madrid to “fulfil his dream” following reported interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid ⁠and Paris Saint-⁠Germain. “I ​spoke with people at the club [Atlético], with those I had to speak with, ⁠and the best thing for everyone is a transfer and I want to fulfil ⁠my dream,” Alvarez said after Argentina’s World Cup Group ​J win over Austria.

  • Argentina forward wants to ‘fulfil dream’ by departing

  • Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG linked with 26-year-old

Julián Alvarez has said he wants to ⁠leave Atlético Madrid to “fulfil his dream” following reported interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid ⁠and Paris Saint-⁠Germain.

“I ​spoke with people at the club [Atlético], with those I had to speak with, ⁠and the best thing for everyone is a transfer and I want to fulfil ⁠my dream,” Alvarez said after Argentina’s World Cup Group ​J win over Austria.

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