Media reports today revealed the latest developments regarding the future of Julian Alvarez, the star of Atletico Madrid, who is in a very difficult situation given his desire to leave the Rojiblancos and seek a new destination in his football career.
Alvarez expressed his desire to transfer to Barcelona, but Atletico Madrid is insisting on keeping the player and prefers to sell him to a club outside Spain, amid Arsenal's interest in signing the Argentine international.
Tensions flared between Alvarez and Atletico Madrid after the player was heavily booed by the Rojiblancos fans during the team's match against Villarreal in the Spanish league last Sunday, where the 26-year-old did not greet his team's fans and went directly off the pitch.
Journalists from the program "El Chiringuito," Jordi and Damian, disclosed a meeting that took place between Alvarez and Atletico Madrid's CEO, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, in recent months, in which it was agreed that the player would leave the Rojiblancos if a suitable offer came in.
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Jordi confirmed in statements carried by the newspaper "Sport" that Alvarez will not rebel against the Atletico Madrid management, as the player is extremely professional and will be present wherever the team needs him.
Regarding the boos Alvarez received from Atletico Madrid fans, Jordi added: "There is a player who is being insulted and appears humble, and every match he plays at the Wanda Metropolitano will cause him many problems with the Atletico Madrid fans, and his teammates are also uncomfortable with the current situation and he receives a high salary."
Jordi attacked the Atletico Madrid management for not honoring their promise to Alvarez regarding his departure, explaining: "Many of us know that you promised him he could leave, and you were the ones who asked him to speak publicly about his desire to leave."
Jordi stated that Alvarez met with Miguel Angel Gil Marin at the Amazonico restaurant, and it was agreed months ago in this meeting that the player would leave Atletico Madrid. One of the steps in the Argentine international's departure was for Alvarez to publicly announce his desire to leave Atletico Madrid while participating with the Argentine national team in the World Cup, which indeed happened.
Damian clarified that Alvarez received a message from Atletico Madrid stating that he should wait until the end of the World Cup, and that if the player wished to leave the Spanish capital club and Atletico received a suitable offer, the matter would be discussed.
Jordi concluded by saying that the Atletico Madrid management has broken the promises they made to Alvarez over the past three months, which significantly complicates the player's situation with the Spanish club.
It is reported that Alvarez has begun to consider Arsenal's offer to sign him, as Atletico Madrid may accept selling the player for 150 million euros.
