"Spider" Alvarez given transfer ultimatum! Atletico Madrid files complaint with FIFA over Barcelona, club fires back: pay €500 million or no deal.

On June 23, Beijing time, after the Argentine striker "Spider" Alvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave, the patience of the La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid ran out, and they are preparing to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona for allegedly contacting Alvarez while he is under contract.

Furthermore, Atletico Madrid told AS: "We've seen Barcelona's tactics before. They promised commissions to Alvarez's sister, his family, and the player himself. Everyone knows they are a dishonest club, but this time they have run into a club that won't let them get away with it easily."

Atletico also issued a tough statement: "No amount Barcelona can offer will be enough to take Alvarez away. He will not transfer to Barcelona.Either pay the €500 million release clause, or forget about it."

After Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in the second match of the World Cup group stage, the 26-year-old Alvarez made surprising comments in an interview, openly expressing his intention to transfer: "Ithink the best option for everyone is to move, and I want to fulfill my dream." These words also thoroughly angered Atletico Madrid.

Currently, Alvarez's contract with Atletico runs until 2030, so the club undoubtedly holds the upper hand. Previously, Barcelona officially submitted a €100 million transfer offer for Alvarez, which was angrily rejected by Atletico.

Atletico would rather sell Alvarez to foreign clubs like Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal than let him transfer to domestic league rivals Real Madrid or Barcelona.