Atletico Madrid Fires Back at Barcelona with Cheeky Lamine Yamal Reference

Diego Simeone’s camp appears determined to keep Julián Álvarez and prevent transfer rumors from gaining momentum among fans.

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FC Barcelona are in hot pursuit in the transfer window, as they've begun closing in on a deal to sign Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid. The Argentine forward has made up his mind to leave the Metropolitano and is now seeking a transfer away from Atlético Madrid.

However, the Rojiblancos do not appear to be pleased with the transfer rumors surrounding Julián Álvarez, and they surprised everyone with a social media post featuring Lamine Yamal and two other Barcelona players.

Atlético Madrid shares fake Lamine Yamal transfer announcement, taking a direct dig at Barcelona by mocking the proposal rumors in another social media post.

Atlético Madrid also denied receiving any official €100 million bid from the Catalan club for Julián Álvarez, according to Mundo Deportivo.