Atlético Madrid have responded strongly to Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s feedback concerning Julián Álvarez, making it clear that the Argentine ahead won’t be offered to the Catalan membership.
In an announcement, Atlético stated:
The participant is being victimized, however the one sufferer of the Julián case is us.
The Madrid membership additionally insisted there’s “0% likelihood” of Álvarez becoming a member of Barcelona, stressing that the state of affairs has moved past monetary issues.
They’ve harmed us economically and socially. There’s 0% likelihood of promoting him to Barça. This example shouldn’t be about cash, it’s about dignity.
Atlético additionally accused Barcelona of making a marketing campaign containing “many lies and half-truths” and argued that the membership is finally the one affected by the state of affairs.
The agency stance comes after Laporta publicly addressed Álvarez’s state of affairs, with Barcelona persevering with to indicate curiosity in signing the Argentine.
Softfootball reported three days in the past that Álvarez was booed by Atlético supporters throughout their 2-2 draw with Villarreal. The ahead was jeered whereas warming up earlier than receiving a fair stronger response when he got here on within the second half.
After Giuliano Simeone rescued a degree for Atlético late on, Álvarez headed straight down the tunnel at full time, prompting one other spherical of boos from the house supporters.
Nevertheless, Atlético supervisor Diego Simeone later defined that Álvarez’s determination to go away the pitch individually had been agreed beforehand by the membership.
With Atlético now refusing to barter with Barcelona, Álvarez’s choices seem more and more restricted. Arsenal stay a doable various, whereas Atlético face the prospect of maintaining an sad participant who has a contract with the membership.
At this stage, Atlético’s place is unequivocal: Álvarez won’t be offered to Barcelona.
