Atlético mock Real Madrid on social media after rejecting €150m bid for Julian Alvarez

Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid (Photo: Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) Real Madrid’s attempt to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has ended in disappointment after their massive €150m bid was rejected by their city rivals.The Spanish giants confirmed the offer in an official statement on Tuesday, unveiling one of the biggest transfers in football history. However, Atlético chose not to negotiate and instead pointed to the Argentine forward’s release clause.Alvarez enjoyed an outstanding campaign in 2025-26, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists in 49 appearances for Atletico. His performances have attracted the interest of several top clubs, with Real Madrid making the first big move.

Real Madrid confirmed the record offer

In a statement, Real Madrid revealed the details of the proposal presented after the board meeting.“Real Madrid CF announces that, following today’s board meeting, it has made an offer of 150 million euros to Atletico de Madrid for the federation rights of the player Julian Alvarez,” it said in a statement.The club added that Atlético appreciated the approach but refused to sell.“After study and evaluation, Atlético de Madrid thanked the club for the offer made within the framework of good relations between the two clubs and rejected it with reference to the player’s release clause,” Real Madrid said in a statement.

Reaction of Atlético on social networks

The rejection quickly became an online topic after Atlético Madrid appeared to mock their rivals on social media. Shortly after Real’s announcement, Atletico responded with a laughing emoji, a post that quickly gained the attention of soccer fans.The development comes just a day after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez secured another four-year term in the club’s presidential election. Ahead of the vote, Perez had hinted that the club were lining up a €150m move for a landmark deal, with many expecting an eye-catching transfer announcement.Instead, Real Madrid’s pursuit of Alvarez, at least for now, ended in a public rejection and some social media banter from their neighbors.