Atletico Madrid CEO addresses Barcelona's interest in Julian Alvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin reaffirmed that Julian Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona amid ongoing transfer rumors. With the summer transfer window closing in, Atletico has maintained a firm stance against the potential move, emphasizing the need to protect their club's values. Gil Marin criticized what he called a media campaign by Barcelona intended to pressure Atletico and expressed support for Alvarez, urging fans to back the player during this turbulent period in his career.
- •Atletico Madrid insists Julian Alvarez is not for sale, especially to Barcelona.
- •Gil Marin accuses Barcelona of attempting to divide Atletico with their approach.
- •Reports suggest Atletico may consider selling Alvarez to Arsenal instead.
- •Marin calls for unity among Atletico fans to support Alvarez during the speculation.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid CEO fires shots at Barcelona over Julian Alvarez pursuit: ‘They wanted to divide us’
"We are entering the final stretch of the summer transfer window ahead of the newly started 2026-27 season. And when it comes to FC Barcelona, their primary target for the No. 9 position Julian Alvarez...
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