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Atletico Madrid will not sell Julian Alvarez, says Simeone
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said on Saturday the club will not sell forward Julian Alvarez this transfer window despite interest from Barcelona. CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin confirmed they rejected a…
The Story in Brief
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said on Saturday the club will not sell forward Julian Alvarez this transfer window despite interest from Barcelona. CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin confirmed they rejected a €100-million offer and will not accept even €150 million or €200 million.
Alvarez, who scored 49 goals in two years at Atletico, had said during the World Cup that a transfer would be best for everyone. Atletico previously filed a FIFA complaint over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the Argentina international. Real Madrid had a €150-million bid rejected in June. Alvarez is due to rejoin the squad in two days after a World Cup break.
The Indian Opinion
The staggering sums, €100m, €150m, even €200m, show how inflated the market has become, but Atletico's refusal is a reminder that money is not everything. Alvarez's own hint that a transfer is 'best for everyone' puts pressure on both him and the club. Simeone's Griezmann example offers hope, but not every return story ends well. The real test will be Alvarez's form when he rejoins the squad and whether any club meets Atletico's true price, if one exists.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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