Atlético Madrid have ruled out selling Julian Alvarez this summer despite reported interest from Barcelona and other European giants, with coach Diego Simeone insisting the Argentina forward remains central to the club’s plans.
Atlético’s position comes after the Spanish club reportedly filed a complaint with FIFA in July accusing Barcelona of approaching Alvarez without permission.
The 26-year-old has also attracted interest from Premier League champions Arsenal and was the subject of a rejected €150 million ($173.4 million) offer from Real Madrid in June.
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However, Atlético chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has made it clear that the club has no intention of sanctioning Alvarez’s departure.
