Atletico Madrid maintains stance on Julian Alvarez amid Barcelona interest

Atletico Madrid has reiterated its position that Julian Alvarez is not for sale, despite statements from Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirming the club's ongoing interest in the Argentine forward. Laporta revealed that Barcelona’s offer remains on the table and emphasized that the club has acted respectfully throughout the process. He stated that Atletico have indicated they do not plan to sell Alvarez, as they currently lack a replacement. Atletico Madrid has declined to publicly address Laporta’s comments and intends to uphold their strategy, which includes a formal complaint lodged with FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation regarding the situation.

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