GOLAZONEWSBarcelona fined by RFEF over Julián Álvarez approach
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- The Royal Spanish Football Federation fined Barcelona 602 euros.
- The sanction follows a formal complaint filed by Atlético de Madrid.
- Barcelona was accused of contacting Julián Álvarez without prior notice.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has issued a fine of 602 euros to Barcelona following a complaint from Atlético de Madrid regarding irregular contact with striker Julián Álvarez.
According to the Spanish newspaper AS, the disciplinary proceedings against the Catalan club have been concluded. Atlético de Madrid accused Barcelona of approaching the Argentine player without providing the required written notification of their intent to negotiate. While Barcelona faced the potential for sporting sanctions, the case has been resolved with this financial penalty. Julián Álvarez remains under contract with the Madrid club until June.