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Simeone speaks on Julián Álvarez's situation at Atlético de Madrid: 'The club made a decision'
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Simeone speaks on Julián Álvarez's situation at Atlético de Madrid: 'The club made a decision'

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed the club's decision to keep Julián Álvarez.
  • Simeone stated the club's management has made a clear decision not to transfer the player.
  • Álvarez himself had expressed a desire to be transferred earlier in the year.

Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético Madrid, has definitively stated that the club will not sell Argentine forward Julián Álvarez. "The entity has made a decision [not to transfer the player] that Miguel Ángel [Gil Marín, CEO] has explained very well," Simeone said during a press conference ahead of a friendly match against Manchester City in Seoul.

I think the situation is very clear. The entity has made a decision [not to transfer the player] that Miguel Ángel [Gil Marín, CEO] has explained very well.

— Diego SimeoneConfirming the club's stance on Julián Álvarez's future.

Simeone emphasized the club's satisfaction with Álvarez, adding, "From a sporting perspective, we are very happy to have a player like Julián. We will help him continue to grow, improve, and give us the best he has given us over the last two years, which has been a lot."

From a sporting perspective, we are very happy to have a player like Julián. We will help him continue to grow, improve, and give us the best he has given us over the last two years, which has been a lot.

— Diego SimeoneExpressing satisfaction with Álvarez's contribution and potential.

This confirmation comes after Álvarez himself expressed a desire for a transfer during the 2026 World Cup. The player stated that he believed a transfer would be best for everyone involved, though he did not specify a preferred destination. Barcelona had reportedly made an offer for Álvarez, which Atlético's CEO Gil Marín previously rejected, stating the club would not sell for any price.

I think the best for everyone is a transfer. I want to fulfill my dream.

— Julián ÁlvarezStating his desire for a transfer during the World Cup.

Gil Marín had asserted that "Atlético is the place in the world for Julián and Julián is the center forward for Atlético Madrid. We want to continue counting on him." The club also reported Barcelona's alleged conversations with Álvarez to FIFA. Simeone drew parallels to the situation with Antoine Griezmann, who returned to Atlético after a stint with Barcelona and eventually won back the fans' support.

We do not want to transfer him. We do not accept the offer of 100 million euros, nor will we accept one of 150, or 200.

— Miguel Ángel Gil MarínRejecting offers for Julián Álvarez.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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