Julian Alvarez admits mistake in handling Barcelona transfer speculation

Julian Alvarez has acknowledged to his Atletico Madrid teammates that he mishandled the situation regarding Barcelona's interest in him. Despite his admission, sources indicate that the striker's potential move to Barcelona is becoming increasingly unlikely as the transfer discussion stalls. Alvarez emphasized his commitment to Atletico, stating that the club comes before anything else, regardless of his remaining time there. He has expressed a desire to reset relations within the dressing room amid ongoing transfer uncertainty.

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