Atlético Madrid chief insists Julián Alvarez will 'never, ever' be sold to Barcelona
Atlético Madrid's top brass has drawn a hard line on the future of Julián Alvarez, insisting the Argentine forward will 'never, ever' be transferred to Barcelona. The statement comes amid persistent speculation linking Barcelona with a move for the former Manchester City striker, who has been a central figure in Atlético's attack since joining. The firm stance from Atlético signals their intent to keep Alvarez as a cornerstone of the squad and rules out any negotiation pathway with their La Liga rival for the player.
Read the full story at theguardian.comAtlético Madrid have made their position on Julián Alvarez crystal clear: he is not for sale to Barcelona, no matter the circumstances. This kind of unequivocal public declaration from club leadership is rarely a bluff — it serves to reassure the fanbase, signal commitment to the player, and shut down any negotiating leverage Barcelona may have hoped to build. For Atlético, retaining Alvarez is critical to their competitive ambitions in La Liga and Europe, and the statement underscores how highly they value him just one year into his time at the club. The ripple effect could push Barcelona to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements.
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