Atletico Brutally Trolls Real Madrid After Rejecting €150M Alvarez Bid!
Real Madrid officially announced a club-record €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez, only for Atletico Madrid to reject it and publicly mock their city rivals on social media. Atletico reminded Real of Alvarez's €500 million release clause and insisted the striker is not for sale.
The Madrid derby has moved from the pitch to social media, and Atletico just scored a screamer. Real Madrid took the highly unusual step of officially announcing a €150 million ($173M) bid for Julian Alvarez, only for their city rivals to reject it and respond with one of the most brutal statements in recent football memory.
The Mystery Galactico Revealed
The saga began during Florentino Perez's re-election campaign, when the president promised fans he would submit a club-record offer for a mystery "great player" this week. Speculation ran wild, with names like Michael Olise, Vitinha, and Joao Neves floated. On Tuesday, following a board meeting, Real Madrid published a formal statement confirming the €150M bid was for Atletico's Argentine star Julian Alvarez — and that it had been rejected.
Atletico's Savage Response
Atletico didn't just say no. The club posted a mocking statement on social media that instantly went viral: "You must have confused education with gratitude, but to leave no doubt: We don't thank you for anything. We neither study nor consider any offer for Julián. How could we not get along with you, when you make us laugh even more than Barça do."
The club even added a cheeky postscript taking a shot at Real's academy recruitment: "Taking advantage of the good relationship with your new president, let's see if you stop 'stealing' players from our Academy. Thanks a lot, Real Madrid!"
The Numbers Behind the Drama
Alvarez, 26, has scored 49 goals in 106 appearances since joining Atletico from Manchester City in 2024. His contract runs until 2030 and includes a massive €500 million release clause. Atletico insist he is not for sale, though reports suggest his deal contains provisions that could allow certain Champions League clubs to sign him for closer to €150M.
Real Madrid aren't alone in the chase either. Barcelona reportedly saw a €100M bid rejected just last week, while Arsenal and PSG are also monitoring the striker.
A Derby Heating Up Off the Pitch
The Alvarez bid lands amid major upheaval at the Bernabeu, with Alvaro Arbeloa's departure confirmed and Jose Mourinho's sensational return paving a new era. With the summer transfer window officially opening June 15, this saga looks far from over.
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