Aug 27 : Atletico Madrid's Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously backed the club's stance on Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, ruling out any talks with Barcelona and saying there was "zero consideration" of a transfer to the Catalan club.The statement came a day after Barca president Joan Laporta said t

Atletico Madrid has instantly responded to comments made by FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta by saying there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to the Catalans.

Alvarez has been at the centre of transfer intrigue involving Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Atletico this summer.