Real Madrid stunned the soccer world on Tuesday, announcing that they made a €150-million offer to Atletico Madrid for star forward Julian Alvarez.
The surprise reveal also said Atletico, one of Real Madrid’s biggest rivals, rejected the bid.
“After reviewing and evaluating the offer, Club Atletico de Madrid has expressed its gratitude for the proposal, made within the framework of the good relations between both clubs, and has rejected it, referring to the player’s release clause,” Real Madrid said in the statement.