Atletico Madrid Denies Barcelona Bid for Julian Alvarez, Cites Dignity Over Money
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- Atletico Madrid stated that player Julian Alvarez is being victimized, but the club is the true victim in the ongoing transfer situation.
- The club rejected FC Barcelona's pursuit of Alvarez, asserting that the matter is about dignity and not money, with no possibility of a sale.
- Atletico Madrid expressed indignation over the case, claiming a campaign of lies and half-truths has harmed the club.
Atletico Madrid has firmly rejected FC Barcelona's attempts to sign player Julian Alvarez, asserting that the club itself is the victim in the situation. Voices within the "colchonero" club stated that while the player is being portrayed as a victim, "the only victim of the Julian case is us."
Responding to Barcelona's persistent interest, Atletico Madrid emphasized that the transfer saga is not about money but about "dignity." They declared there is a "0 percent chance" of selling Alvarez to Barcelona, stating they have been harmed both economically and socially by the pursuit.
The club expressed strong indignation regarding the entire affair, alleging that a campaign fueled by "many lies and half-truths" has been created. They concluded that "the only one paying for this is Atletico," highlighting the negative impact the situation has had on the club.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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