Spain's football federation found that Deco spoke with Julián Álvarez's agent before Barcelona contacted Atlético Madrid in writing. The breach was ruled minor, which kept the penalty small, but the club's expected appeal means the case is not over.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has fined Barcelona €602 after sporting director Deco held unauthorized talks with Julián Álvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo. The Disciplinary Committee acted on a complaint filed by Atlético Madrid, finding Barcelona guilty of a minor breach under Article 133 for contacting the representative before approaching the club in writing.
The committee stopped short of issuing a serious sanction because the action lacked repetition and awareness. Barcelona reportedly intends to appeal the decision to the RFEF Appeals Committee, following their pursuit of Álvarez during the summer transfer window.
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