In a statement, Real said: "Following the meeting of the board of directors held today, it has made an offer of 150 million euros to Club Atletico de Madrid for the federative rights of the player Julian Alvarez.
"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."
Atletico quoted the Real Madrid statement on X alongside
a series of laughing emojis., external
In a
subsequent post, external they stated: "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 Julian. How could we not get along, when you make us laugh even more than Barcelona does."
In a final post,
Atletico added, external: "P.S. Taking advantage of the good relationship with your new president, let's see if you stop 'stealing' players from our Academy. Thanks a lot, @realmadrid!"