Deco denied claims that Barcelona had instructed Álvarez to publicly express his desire to leave Atlético Madrid. He also rejected the idea that the club had encouraged Álvarez to make his intentions public. The club's approach to signing Álvarez has been clarified, with Deco stating that they did everything correctly by sending a proposal. Deco further stated that there has been more conversation in the media than reality, with Laporta already explaining that he had conversations with Álvarez in a respectful and clear manner. Barcelona presented a proposal for Julián Álvarez, but there was no response. The club's next match is Barcelona 5 x 1 Feyenoord in the Liga dos Campões 2026/27.
Deco Denies Barcelona's Alleged Role in Julián Álvarez's Public Desire to Leave Atlético Madrid
Barcelona's director of sport, Deco, has denied claims that the club instructed Argentine striker Julián Álvarez to publicly express his desire to leave Atlético Madrid. In an interview with RAC1 radio, Deco confirmed that the club made a proposal for Álvarez, but stated that there was no response.
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