Atletico Madrid will not sell Julian Alvarez, says coach Diego Simeone
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has confirmed that forward Julian Alvarez will not be sold during the current transfer window. Despite significant interest and high-value bids from other clubs, the team intends to keep the player as a core part of their squad.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the club's commitment to retaining key talent despite aggressive pursuit by other major European teams.
Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday.
Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez.
The Argentina international has also been linked with a possible move to Premier League champions Arsenal and was the subject of a rejected €150-million ($173.4m) bid from Real Madrid in June.
"I think the situation is very clear. The club has made a decision that (CEO) Miguel Angel (Gil Marin) has explained very well," Simeone told reporters ahead of a pre-season friendly against Manchester City in Seoul.
"From a sporting perspective, we're very happy to have a footballer like Julian...
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