Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez
Summary
Barcelona received a 602-euro fine from the Spanish football association after Atletico Madrid complained that Barcelona contacted striker Julian Alvarez without first notifying Atletico in writing. Alvarez stayed at Atletico, where his contract runs until June 2030; FIFA said it had no jurisdiction over the complaint.Key Facts
- The Spanish football association fined Barcelona 602 euros, equivalent to about £503.
- Atletico Madrid said Barcelona approached Alvarez without notifying the club in writing.
- FIFA said it had no jurisdiction over Atletico’s complaint.
- Alvarez remains an Atletico player and has a contract through June 2030.
- Alvarez scored the winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.
- After the match, Alvarez apologized to Atletico supporters for comments about wanting to fulfill his dream of playing for Barcelona.
- Alvarez joined Atletico from Manchester City in August 2024 in a deal worth up to £81.5 million.
- He has scored 51 goals in 115 appearances for Atletico, after scoring 36 goals in 103 appearances for Manchester City.
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