Laporta sets deadline for Julián Álvarez deal, confirms Adeyemi signing

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has issued a clear ultimatum to Atlético Madrid regarding the transfer of Julián Álvarez, stating that the club's offer is not indefinite. Speaking in Dallas ahead of the World Cup semifinal between Spain and France, Laporta warned that Barcelona will set the terms of the negotiation.

Transfer standoff

Laporta confirmed that Barcelona has submitted a significant offer for the Argentine striker but emphasized that it will not remain open-ended. "No vamos a bailar la música de nadie. Aquí el ritmo lo marcamos nosotros," he declared Source: abc.es. He added that the offer is "no es sine die" and that the club will determine a deadline Source: lavanguardia. Laporta noted that he had clarified the offer directly with Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, but no progress has been made Source: excelsiormx.

New signing and squad plans

Laporta also confirmed the imminent arrival of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, describing him as "un jugador peligroso y muy rápido" and praising Deco's work on the deal Source: infobae. Regarding Raphinha, Laporta stated unequivocally that the Brazilian will stay: "No tenemos interés en que deje el Barça" Source: lavanguardia. He also dismissed rumors about Ferran Torres's departure, insisting the club is satisfied with his performance.

World Cup support

Laporta traveled to Dallas to back the Spanish national team, which features several Barça players including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Dani Olmo. He singled out Yamal for praise, noting his "gran Mundial" Source: abc.es.