Atletico Madrid Decision On FC Barcelona Target Alvarez Revealed By Simeone
- On Saturday, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ruled out a transfer for Julian Alvarez, stating "the situation is very clear" regarding the club's decision to retain the forward despite Barcelona's interest.
- While on World Cup duty, Alvarez previously stated he "believed a transfer is best for everyone" and expressed his desire to fulfill his dream of playing for Barcelona.
- Atleti CEO Gil Marin rejected a €100 million bid to block a potential exit, while the club filed a formal complaint with FIFA last month over Barcelona's alleged pursuit of the 26-year-old.
- Drawing parallels to Antoine Griezmann, who moved to Barcelona in 2019 before returning to Atletico, Simeone plans to "work from the sporting side" to help Alvarez grow and improve.
- Alvarez is due to rejoin the Atletico squad in two days following his break, as the club prepares for its season opener against Malaga on August 19.
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According to "Mundo Deportivo", the Argentine striker is demanding to be sold to Barcelona immediately, otherwise he is threatening to walk out of all Atletico Madrid activities.
The striker rejoined the training this Monday, but he could not have the talk he was waiting for with the Cholo and President Miguel Angel Gil Marin.They assure that he would have hardened his desire to leave, while his companions would be willing to back him if he continued in the club.With Barcelona waiting, the countdown already began in front of the debut of the Mattress in LaLiga.
The Argentine is expected to rejoin team training after declaring at the World Cup that the best thing would be for the club, which refuses to sell him, to allow him to leave so he can fulfill his "dream" amid interest from Barça.
Argentine coach spoke from Seoul, where his team prepares for a friendly preseason with Manchester City
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