Barcelona respond over Julián Álvarez as Atlético shut the door | OneFootball

According to Radiogol.com, the Julián Álvarez saga has intensified as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid clash, and the Madrid club closes the door on a move.

Tension rose after CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín criticised Barcelona's approach and said the Argentine would not be sold to the Catalans while he remains in charge.

Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste hit back, calling the remarks disrespectful and saying a red line had been crossed, while defending the club's conduct.

Atlético then formalised their stance in a statement, saying there has been and will be no negotiation with Barcelona for Álvarez, and alleging the Catalans fell short of ethical and professional standards.

Gil Marín said Álvarez is in a difficult spot and blamed people around him for misleading the player. He maintained Atlético want him to stay, though an alternative could be sought if the relationship becomes untenable.

As exchanges continue, Álvarez has missed training for several days due to an indisposition, amid growing speculation about his future.

Barcelona had identified the Argentine as a leading target, but Atlético's refusal has made any transfer highly complicated. Arsenal have also shown interest, while the player's preference would be to join Barcelona.

For now the matter is unresolved and Julián Álvarez remains an Atlético Madrid player, with the dispute intensifying days before the window closes.

Source: Radiogol.com

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