Laporta criticises Atletico over Alvarez saga as Arsenal circle

Barcelona's president has hit out at Atletico Madrid's conduct during Julian Alvarez's failed transfer, with Arsenal still among the interested parties.

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What happened. Julian Alvarez wanted to leave Atletico Madrid in the summer window, with Arsenal and Barcelona both linked, but Atletico blocked a deal despite his preference for Barcelona. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has now criticised Atletico's behaviour during the saga.

• Arsenal were among the clubs linked with Alvarez during the summer window
• Alvarez reportedly favoured a move to Barcelona over other options
• Atletico refused to sanction a deal despite intense speculation

“inappropriate”

— Joan Laporta

The window is closed, but Laporta's public criticism keeps Alvarez's future in the spotlight ahead of the next transfer opportunity.

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