Spanish club Atlético Madrid have reportedly demanded €500 million (over ₹5,400 crore) from Barcelona for striker Julián Álvarez amid transfer speculation. The reported asking price comes after Atlético rejected a €150 million (over ₹1,600 crore) bid from Real Madrid. Notably, Argentina's Álvarez had hinted at a possible exit after their win over Austria at FIFA World Cup 2026.