Julian Alvarez set to terminate contract with Atletico through court for Barcelona move
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The transfer saga surrounding the move of Argentine star striker Julian Alvarez to Barcelona is taking an unexpected, unprecedented, and strictly legal turn.
Details: According to Mundo Deportivo, the player is ready to take drastic measures to swap Madrid's Atletico for the Catalan giants.
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Reports indicate that Alvarez is considering unilaterally terminating his current contract with Los Colchoneros.
If this scenario unfolds, the matter will move beyond the usual footballing authorities. The compensation amount for Madrid's Atletico will not be determined by FIFA regulations, but directly by a Spanish court, as the case will be governed exclusively by Spanish labor law.
This legal maneuver would allow the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to immediately register the forward for Barcelona. Meanwhile, the Catalan club would pay Atletico the compensation only after the court delivers its final verdict and sets the exact amount.
Reminder: Barcelona have targeted a Spain national team star as an alternative to Julian Alvarez.
