Discipline
Barcelona fined €602 by Spanish FA over approach for Julián Álvarez
The RFEF sanctioned Barcelona under Article 133 for failing to notify Atlético Madrid in writing before contacting the striker. Barcelona plan to appeal.
FootVal Newsroom
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has fined Barcelona €602 following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over the club's approach for striker Julián Álvarez during the summer transfer window.
Atlético accused Barcelona of contacting the Argentine international without first notifying them in writing, as required by regulations. The fine was imposed under Article 133 of the RFEF's rulebook, which covers failure to comply with regulatory obligations, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Barcelona intend to appeal the sanction, El Chiringuito TV reports. The fine, while largely symbolic given the sums involved in modern football, represents an official acknowledgement that the club breached protocol in its pursuit of the forward.
Álvarez, 26, remains at Atlético Madrid under a contract running until June 2030. FootVal values him at €115m, slightly above his Transfermarkt market value of €110m. He has made six appearances in the 2026/27 season, scoring one goal and registering one assist.
Sources
This article is based on reports by:
- BBC Sport — Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez
- The Guardian — Barcelona fined £503 over their approach for Atlético Madrid star Álvarez
- L'Équipe — La Fédération espagnole inflige une amende de 602€ au Barça, accusé d'avoir approché Julian Alvarez en dehors des règles
- Record — Barcelona já sabe que multa vai pagar por ter negociado com Julián Álvarez
- Maisfutebol — Barcelona multado em 602 euros por contactos com Julián Álvarez
- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) — 🚨 Barcelona have been fined €602 following Atlético Madrid's complaint to the RFEF regarding how the Julián Alvarez saga was handled.
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