Argentine striker Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training this week, amid continued uncertainty about his future, which is still far from settled.
According to the Spanish newspaper “Sport”.Alvarez had his first conversation with coach Diego Simeone, but his position did not change. He considers his time with the Rojiblanco team to be over and is determined to find a way out this summer. Barcelona remains his dream destination, the club he wants to join.
This disagreement is deeper than the statements the player made during the World Cup. Alvarez is frustrated with Atletico Madrid, believing the club has failed to fulfill a pledge made to him months ago, according to those close to him.
Reports in recent weeks have suggested that CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin promised in February to facilitate his departure if a good offer arrives. Barcelona duly put €100 million on the table. The Rojiblancos refused to negotiate.
So the striker took a step forward and publicly announced his desire to leave. During the World Cup, Alvarez said: “The best thing for everyone is to move,” stressing his desire to achieve his dream. These words sparked a decisive reaction from Gil Marin, who made it clear that Atletico Madrid did not want to give up the player’s rights.
Alvarez spoke with Simeone
His return to Madrid did not change anything. Alvarez previously explained his position to Simeone, and the Argentine coach told him that he was counting on him this season.
The conversation was friendly, but the positions of both parties were different. The attacker wants to leave. The coach wants to rely on him.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has maintained a very clear public stance. The club is not thinking of conceding or negotiating his departure, and believes that the Argentine should apologize for his statements and focus on his work. They even cited the Antoine Griezmann case as a model of how to rebuild the relationship with the fans.
According to “ESPN”, and contrary to the rumors that spread in recent hours, the striker did not apologize to his colleagues and did not express remorse for announcing his intentions to the press. His position remains as firm as it was during his statements at the World Cup.
Urgent request
Those close to the striker now want to sit down with Miguel Ángel Gil Marin. TyC Sports has reported its request for a meeting with the CEO of Atletico Madrid, in an attempt to end the crisis that threatens to continue during the final weeks of the transfer market.
Alvarez wants to remind the Rojiblanco official of the pledge that was in place before the conflict erupted publicly. To his credit, the player has done his part, and he does not understand why Atletico Madrid has changed its position now.
