⚖️ Over Julián Álvarez: RFEF opens disciplinary proceedings against Barça | OneFootball

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has launched an extraordinary disciplinary procedure against FC Barcelona following the complaint filed by Atlético de Madrid on June 30. The Madrid club accuses the Catalan side of having contacted the Argentine forward outside the period allowed by the regulations, reminding that Julián Álvarez is under contract with the Madrid institution until June 2030.

Barça downplays the notification and begins the appeals phase

Barcelona’s board, led by Joan Laporta, considers the opening of the case to be a routine formal step in this kind of claim. Following this notification, both Barcelona and Atlético must present their arguments and evidence before the RFEF’s competent bodies issue a final ruling.

Talks stalled and a key date on the horizon

Although the 26-year-old attacker is the top priority for Barça’s forward line and already has a formal offer on the table, Atlético’s board remains inflexible and refuses to negotiate his departure. For his part, the player already expressed during the recent World Cup event his desire to seek new sporting challenges.

In this tense scenario, August 10 is shaping up to be a decisive day, as the player is due back for Atlético’s preseason training on that date. Meanwhile, Barcelona is evaluating alternative attacking options in parallel to prevent the deal from dragging on in the market.

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