Atletico Madrid respond strongly to Barcelona regarding Alvarez
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart revealed Atlético Madrid's stance on the potential transfer of Argentine striker Julián Álvarez to the Catalan club . Gaspart detailed a conversation he had with Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín during an interview with Gerard Romero on the program "Jijantes FC." Gaspart stated, "I spoke with Gil Marín yesterday, and he told me that if I wanted to ask him about Barcelona and Julián Álvarez, I shouldn't waste my time ." The former Barcelona president's comments reflect Atlético Madrid's firm opposition to Álvarez's move to Barcelona, despite reports of Barcelona's interest in signing the Argentine forward . Barcelona is keen to bolster its attack by acquiring Álvarez, but Atlético's position on the player's future is clear: the club is determined to keep him and will not enter into negotiations regarding his transfer to the Catalan side . Alvarez is under contract with Atletico Madrid, who continue to insist they have no intention of letting the Argentine striker go to Barcelona.
