Julian Alvarez jeered by Atlético fans as Barça desire leaves him in limbo | OneFootball

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·24 August 2026

Julian Alvarez jeered by Atlético fans as Barça desire leaves him in limbo

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Julian Alvarez was jeered and insulted by Atlético de Madrid supporters on his return to competitive action on Sunday, the 2-2 draw with Villarreal overshadowed by anger at his wish to join Barça.

According to L'Équipe, the home crowd directed abuse at the 26-year-old.


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The rift between Alvarez and Atlético’s fanbase now appears definitive.

He is reliving the bitter experience that greeted Antoine Griezmann in 2021, after Griezmann had left for Barcelona two years earlier.

The difference is that Alvarez has not moved. He has sought a transfer since the start of the summer, a desire he voiced during the World Cup.

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