Spanish Federation to Investigate Barcelona Over Julián Álvarez Contacts

In late June, Atlético Madrid announced their intention to file a complaint against Barcelona with FIFA and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The reason cited was that, according to "Los Colchoneros," the Catalan club had pressured and harassed Julián Álvarez in an attempt to force his move to Camp Nou. The Madrid club also reminded everyone that the Argentine forward was under an active contract with them.

It has now been confirmed that Barcelona has received the complaint. The RFEF has informed the club, chaired by Joan Laporta, that an extraordinary disciplinary proceeding has been initiated, and an investigating inspector has been appointed. The "Blaugrana" will now have several days to present their objections to the opened file. The club's legal team is already reviewing the case.

It is unlikely that the case will see significant developments at either FIFA or the RFEF. For now, the institutions view this as a standard dispute between two clubs that do not maintain a good relationship. Atlético's complaint followed Julián Álvarez's statements after Argentina's second match, in which he expressed a desire for a transfer to "fulfill his dream."