Atletico CEO Gil Marin unreachable as Julian Alvarez transfer dispute escalates

Published Aug 17, 11:35 PM UTC

According to Spanish program El Chiringuito, Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is at the center of a transfer dispute. Initial reports claimed he would change agents due to dissatisfaction, but journalists later denied this, stating his relationship with agent Fernando Hidalgo is harmonious. The key development is that Atletico CEO Gil Marin is reportedly not answering calls and is 'missing' after failing to fulfill promises. Alvarez insists on leaving the club, and Atletico's priority is to prevent him from joining Barcelona, described as a 'matter of pride.' Arsenal continues to contact the player despite Alvarez personally telling Mikel Arteta he does not want to join. Alvarez feels deceived by Atletico and warns that damaging information about the club's conduct may be exposed soon.