Atlético Madrid president: No talks on Julián Álvarez sale | OneFootball

In the lead-up to the UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 clash between Atlético de Madrid and Inter Milan, the Colchonero president, Enrique Cerezo, delivered a blunt message regarding a possible sale of Julián Álvarez.

“We are not open to negotiations, not just for Julián but for any player. Now, if someone comes and the player wants to leave, he will leave, but in this specific case, there is no player who wants to leave,” stated the rojiblanco president.

The forward is under contract until 2030 with a release clause of 500 million euros. Additionally, Cerezo denied the possibility of a contract renewal and even put an end to speculation that Apollo Sports Club, the club’s upcoming new owner, would secure the player: “Julián has a contract and he has to fulfill it, just like we all do. He’s a player we care about and he wants to stay here. He’s been with us for a year and has several more ahead of him.”

Furthermore, the president of the Madrid side addressed the future of coach Diego Cholo Simeone, who has stated that he wants to manage Inter at some point in his career: “I think Diego knows very well what he has to do and that’s up to him. I don’t think he’s going to leave Atlético de Madrid.”

Julián Álvarez is constantly linked with Barcelona, who will be looking for a center forward in the upcoming European summer transfer window, due to the likely departure of Robert Lewandowski, whose contract is set to expire.

The Colchonero will host the Nerazzurri at 5 p.m. at the Metropolitano stadium, and a win would be valuable, following two victories against Union Saint Gilloise and Eintracht Frankfurt and two defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal, with the aim of climbing into the top eight spots of the group stage.

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