Atlético Madrid on Julián Álvarez: No talks with Barcelona or others | OneFootball

In every transfer window, Julián Álvarez’s name appears at the top of the priority list for several European giants. Rumors in the Spanish capital say that Barcelona is still keeping an eye on him, and there’s also talk of a return to England after his stint with Manchester City. But Atlético de Madrid seems to have set the record straight, clarifying not only his present but also his future.

The one who spoke up again was club president Enrique Cerezo, who is very pleased with the Argentine striker’s performance since his arrival in August 2024. From that moment on, he earned Diego Simeone’s trust and became an undisputed key player in the attack. Just look at his numbers: 40 goals and 13 assists in 80 matches.

A guaranteed goal every two games. That’s why the Colchonero doesn’t want to let him go, to the point that they’ve set a release clause close to 500 million euros. “Julián is a player who has a long contract with Atlético de Madrid, and honestly, I think it’s in both parties’ interests for him to stay, both for the club and for him,” said the club’s top executive.

Regarding the rumors linking him to the Catalan city, he was clear and emphatic: “We haven’t had any formal or informal conversations with Barcelona or any other club because what we want is for him to stay with us since he is a fantastic player.”

A seasoned veteran and a historic figure in Atlético’s offices, Cerezo isn’t nervous about losing Álvarez in the next transfer window, and he made that clear: “Not calm, extremely calm.”

He also highlighted the work Simeone has been doing for the past 14 years, which has resulted in eight titles: “It’s been proven that the decision we made at the time was a magnificent one. Diego is a great professional, a man who loves football, who loves Atlético de Madrid, and who likes to win. I think we have everything we need to keep this streak going.”

And he expressed his wishes regarding Cholo: “Atlético de Madrid has been lucky to have Simeone with us, and I hope he continues for many more years. This means we have the ability to compete and do well. If we look at history, no Atlético de Madrid coach has won as many titles as Simeone.”

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