“We won't accept €200m”: Atlético make bold stand to keep Julián Álvarez | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has insisted that Julian Alvarez will not leave the club this summer.

Alvarez has been subject of interest from Europe's top clubs this summer with Real Madrid andBarcelona both submitting offers for the Argentine forward.

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have also monitored his situation, with the 26-year-old keen to leave the Metropolitano Stadium. Alvarez discussed his future earlier this summer and said it would be best for all parties to reach an agreement on a transfer, amid a desire to join Barcelona.

Thelatter have tabled an offer for the Argentina international and have told Atletico that it remains on the table.

However, Gil has said Alvarez will not leave. Atletico are determined to resist approaches for the forward, who has scored 49 goals in 106 games for the club.

He said even a bid of €200m (£170m) would not be enough to tempt Atletico into a sale.

“Atlético is the right place for Julián”: CEO Gil rejects Barcelona bid and any summer exit

“My position is clear, the club’s position is clear. We’ve made it known to the player, his representatives, and the president of Barcelona,"he said.

“I have absolutely no doubt that Atlético is the right place in the world for Julián, and that Julián is the perfect centre-forward for Atlético Madrid. We want to keep him.

“I recently heard the president say that the offer he made to Atlético Madrid wasn’t unlimited. My only response is that our answer is unlimited.

“We do not want to transfer him”.

“We didn’t accept an offer of €100 million, and we won’t accept one of €150 million or even €200 million."