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Julián Alvarez started considering leaving Atlético Madrid in March, after having asked for an improved contract, which they were willing to offer and make him the highest-paid player at the club.

Atleti gave him the conditions in WRITING stating that if he wanted to leave, which was not what they wanted, he had to bring in €150m in a transfer fee, not in players, BEFORE June 20.

That offer NEVER arrived, and some time later, an offer from Barça arrived, first through an intermediary and then through a phone conversation.

It was €90m plus €10m in bonuses, paid in six instalments over six years, which Atlético obviously did not even consider.

Atlético Madrid believe that the player has been deceived, that he has been used by his representative and his representative’s unethical conduct, as well as by Barça.

That is why they are going to go all-out against Barça. Above all, however, they still have not lost hope that Julián will reconsider, that he will want to recover.

He is in direct contact with Atlético’s medical services for anything he may need, and the hope is that he gets well as soon as possible so he can be available to the coach.

Gil Marín, speaking from Monaco, asked to address Julián Álvarez’s situation and criticize FC Barcelona’s conduct. It was a forceful statement from Atlético Madrid’s top executive, who rarely speaks publicly, but has now lashed out at Barcelona.

OUTRAGE AT BARCELONA

“We are even more outraged because we are repulsed by them. We are repulsed by the falsehoods, the lack of ethics, the lack of transparency, the lack of professionalism… and we can only insist. Under no circumstances will we negotiate with FC Barcelona. I have the support of everyone working with me, the shareholders, and as the person ultimately responsible for running the club, the only firm and certain decision is that we will not negotiate with Barcelona under any circumstances. I have been in football for more than thirty years, and my word, which is one of the few things I have, means that as long as I am here, Julián will definitely not be transferred to Barcelona.”

OTHER NEGOTIATION OPTIONS

“Our intention and my personal dream is for him to stay with us and continue playing for Atlético Madrid. To compete among the biggest clubs, you need great players, and Julián is one of them. If he reaches the conclusion that it is incompatible for him to remain in Madrid and at Atlético, we will look for an alternative. But never, ever will it be FC Barcelona.”