Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez
Barcelona have been fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez. Atletico accused La Liga rivals Barcelona of approaching Argentina international Alvarez without first notifying them in writing. The 26-year-old remained at Atletico and has a contract which runs until June 2030. The fine […]
Barcelona has been fined £503 by the Spanish football association after being accused by Atletico Madrid of improperly contacting striker Julian Alvarez. The club from Argentina was said to have made contact with the 26-year-old without first notifying Atletico in writing. The fine comes after a complaint made by Atletico, who expressed their displeasure over the approach.
The Spanish football association ruled that Barcelona was in the wrong, but football's governing body, FIFA, stated it did not have jurisdiction over the matter. Alvarez, who joined Atletico Madrid from Manchester City in August 2024, has been a regular presence for his current club. Despite receiving a standing ovation from some fans after scoring the winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna, Alvarez apologized to Atletico supporters, acknowledging his mistake in expressing interest in Barcelona.
The fine serves as a reminder of the strict regulations in place regarding player transfers and communication between clubs.
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