Atletico Madrid Director: We will not sell Julian Alvarez for 100, 150, or 200 million euros

Hupu, July 17 — Atletico Madrid director Gil Marin has firmly dismissed any possibility of selling Julian Alvarez, directly addressing recent transfer speculation involving Barcelona.

In an interview with Atletico Madrid's official media, Gil Marin stated:

"Our answer is indeed indefinite. We will not accept offers of 100 million, 150 million, or 200 million euros."

Key Points from the Interview

Club's Stance on Alvarez

• Refusal to negotiate: Atletico Madrid has decided not to engage in any talks with Barcelona, citing what the club perceives as "unethical conduct" by the Catalan club.
• Contract terms: Julian Alvarez's contract runs until 2030, with a release clause set at 490 million euros.

Gil Marin emphasized:

"My view is clear, and the club's intention is clear. We have expressed this to the player, his agent, and the Barcelona president. I have no doubt that Atletico Madrid is the best place for Julian, and Julian is the best forward for Atletico Madrid. We hope to keep him."

Response to Barcelona President Laporta

In response to Barcelona president Laporta's earlier remarks about "offers having a time limit," Gil Marin replied:

"I just heard the Barcelona president say their offer is not indefinite in terms of time. Our answer is that our refusal 'is indefinite,' because we simply do not want to sell him. We will not accept an offer of 100 million euros, nor 150 million or 200 million euros."

Background: Alvarez's Desire to Leave

During the early stages of the World Cup with the Argentine national team, Alvarez expressed a desire to leave Atletico Madrid, stating his wish was "to fulfill a dream." Although he did not name a specific club, it was widely understood to be Barcelona.

Atletico's Previous Response

When the controversy first emerged, Gil Marin publicly reprimanded the forward:

"I deeply regret that he said those things. That was not the right time for such remarks; it was a day for Messi and the Argentine national team, not for Julian."

Gil Marin also confirmed that the club was preparing to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona for making unauthorized contact with the player during the protected period of his contract (for players under 25, the first three years of the contract are the protected period).

He harshly criticized Barcelona, accusing them of unsettling the player and lacking moral integrity.

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