Atletico Madrid's Cerezo confirms Julián Álvarez not for sale amid Barcelona interest

Enrique Cerezo, president of Atletico Madrid, reiterated that Julián Álvarez will remain with the club next season. His comments follow recent statements from Barcelona’s Joan Laporta regarding an offer for the forward, who expressed a desire to transfer during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Cerezo acknowledged the friendship with Laporta but emphasized that Álvarez is a player for Atletico Madrid. The player's future is expected to be clarified after the World Cup final on Sunday, where Álvarez's Argentina will compete against Spain.

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