Laporta reignites Alvarez row with Atletico jibe

Barcelona's president has taken another swipe at Atletico Madrid weeks after the Julian Alvarez saga ended.

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What happened. Julian Alvarez asked to leave Atletico Madrid in the summer, with Barcelona and Arsenal both trying to sign him. Atletico refused to sell, and president Joan Laporta has now criticised the club's behaviour during the saga.

• Laporta said Atletico 'acted offended' and had no justification for their attitude.
• He claims he spoke personally with Atletico chief Gil Marin.
• Arsenal also failed to agree a deal for the Argentine forward.

“They acted offended; they had no way to justify their attitude.”

— Joan Laporta

Alvarez remains at Atletico after the failed moves, with Laporta's comments keeping the transfer row alive.

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