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Barcelona Fined €602 Over Julián Álvarez Contact Complaint

By Hugo Brennan

Barcelona Fined €602 Over Julián Álvarez Contact Complaint

Barcelona have been handed a fine of 602 after Atlético de Madrid lodged a complaint over contact with Julián Álvarez, the Argentine forward who remains under contract at the Madrid club.

A modest sanction in the Julián Álvarez case

The Catalan side’s punishment is limited to 602, a figure viewed as notably small in relation to the dispute. The case centres on Barcelona approaching Álvarez while his existing agreement with Atlético was still in force.

Atlético’s complaint

  • Atlético de Madrid submitted the complaint concerning Barcelona’s contact with the striker.
  • Julián Álvarez is an Argentine international forward.
  • The player continues to hold a valid contract with Atlético de Madrid.
  • Barcelona have received a 602 fine as a result of the case.