Atletico Madrid Confirms Closure of Sorloth Transfer to Barcelona
April 19, 2026 – Atletico Madrid has stated it will not pursue a transfer for forward Alexander Sorloth, despite reported interest from FC Barcelona. The Catalan club had been identified as a potential destination for Sorloth, viewed as a more financially viable option than other targets. Barcelona has been linked to acquiring Julian Alvarez this summer, and Sorloth’s name emerged as a consideration.
The Norwegian international has a history of scoring against Barcelona during his stints with Real Sociedad, Villarreal CF, and Atletico Madrid, contributing seven goals and three assists across 15 matches. However, Atletico Madrid has effectively closed the door on the potential deal. While acknowledging a theoretical, albeit improbable, scenario where Sorloth could play for the club, sources indicate the transfer is considered unlikely to materialize.
The focus for Atletico remains on Alvarez and other prospective acquisitions. This decision reflects Atletico’s strategic approach to strengthening its squad as Barcelona continues to explore its summer transfer targets.
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It’s a shame for Sorloth, but this seems like a sensible decision for Atletico.