NewzFC Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated on September 19 in Barcelona that Atlético de Madrid feigned offense regarding Barcelona's interest in Argentine forward Julián Álvarez. Laporta suggested that the Madrid-based club adopted this stance because they were unable to pursue the player themselves at that time.
The remarks highlight the competitive dynamics between the two La Liga clubs regarding player recruitment. Laporta’s comments imply that the perceived indignation from Atlético was a strategic reaction rather than a genuine grievance, framing the situation as a byproduct of the club's internal limitations during the transfer window.
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