“You make us laugh even more than Barcelona,” stated the official Atletico Madrid social media group as they mocked rivals Actual Madrid after rejecting their £129m (€150m) bid for striker Julian Alvarez.
A press release from Actual confirmed the bid, which might be a file switch for the membership, had been rejected regardless of the “good relations” between each groups, with Atletico reminding them of Alvarez’s £431m (€500m) launch clause.
Atletico then posted on X, previously Twitter, mocking their native rivals, whereas additionally stating they might not contemplate any provide for his or her striker, who’s contracted till 2030.
“You must have confused education with gratitude, but to leave no doubt: we don’t thank you for anything,” the membership stated.
“We neither research nor contemplate any provide for Julian. How may we not get alongside if you make us chortle much more than Barcelona.
“Taking advantage of the good relationship with your new president, let’s see if you stop “stealing” players from our Academy. Thanks a lot.”
An analogous state of affairs unfolded in Might when Barcelona have been linked with a transfer for the Argentina striker.
Atletico accused Barcelona of working a “smear campaign” and “fake news” over their makes an attempt to signal the participant.
The membership then posted parody posts of Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Raphinha in Atletico shirts.
Perez’s ‘galactico’ promise to followers
Earlier than being re-elected as membership president, Perez promised supporters that he would make a proposal for a ‘galactico’ instantly after retaining his place.
His declare got here after his problem, Enrique Riquelme, promised to signal Erling Haaland if elected. He went so far as to showcase a shirt with the participant’s title on the again, main the Premier League membership to contemplate taking authorized motion.
There was some hypothesis that Perez’s goal could be Michael Olise, however this concept was shot down by Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer was insisted the Frenchman was not on the market.
Talking to Spanish TV station Horizonte, the 79-year-old stated: “On Tuesday or so, I’m going to make an offer to a major Champions League club for a great player. It would be the largest transfer fee Real Madrid has ever paid in its history.”
“Olise is a great player but it’s not Olise. It’s not [Jeremy] Doku either.
“We will make a big provide, not less than round €150m. He must be a participant from midfield who can go ahead. And it is not Haaland.
“The player is not from the Premier League. And the first thing we’ll do is talk to the club. It’s a signing meant to generate excitement because that’s what it’s all about, generating excitement.”
Perez’s re-election can be set to be the set off to substantiate the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as supervisor, with it being confirmed that interim boss Alvaro Arbeloa will depart the membership.
The signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries are additionally set to be introduced.
