Atlético Madrid Says It Will File FIFA Complaint Over Julián Álvarez Negotiations

Atlético Madrid will file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona over negotiations for Julián Álvarez. The complaint centers on talks that occurred while the player held an active contract during the protected period. Club CEO Gil Marin stated that the filing follows from the club's duty to defend its interests.

“Our responsibility is to defend the interests of Atlético and that is why we are going to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona for negotiating with a player under an active contract during the protected period,” Marin said. The move targets Barcelona's conduct in the transfer process, according to @FabrizioRomano reported.

No further details on the timing of the filing or FIFA's expected response were provided.