Julian Alvarez Can Force Barcelona Move via Little-Known Rule

Atletico Madrid have no power to stop it - and neither do FIFA.

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What happened. Unsettled Atletico forward Julian Alvarez has a last-resort option to force a move to Barcelona before the transfer window shuts, using a little-known rule that neither his club nor FIFA can prevent.

• The rule allows Alvarez to trigger a move despite Atletico's opposition.
• FIFA cannot intervene in this process.
• The transfer window closes soon, adding urgency.

If Alvarez triggers the rule, Barcelona could secure his signature before the deadline.

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