The false promises of Atlético to Julián

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Julián Álvarez is once again at the center of the conflict between Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona during this transfer window, following the accusations by Jota Jordi regarding alleged unfulfilled promises by the red and white club. The forward returned to the Madrid team's discipline on Monday, while his departure remains blocked.

Jordi's version claims that Atlético de Madrid had asked Álvarez to publicly express his desire to leave the club during the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine made these statements after the match against Austria and stated that he believed a transfer could be the best solution.

Julián Álvarez and the alleged promises from Atlético

According to Jota Jordi, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín had informed Álvarez in February that his departure would be facilitated during the summer. This assertion does not align with the subsequent public position of the executive, who has insisted that Atlético does not want to transfer the forward.

Jordi also claims that the player had been waiting for approximately two years for a contract improvement that had not materialized. The Argentine renewed his contract with Atlético until 2030, but the publicly available information does not confirm the existence of a formal commitment to modify those conditions.

Another point highlighted by the journalist is that Álvarez had requested meetings to discuss his future, and one of them was scheduled for August 10. The narrative states that he did not find club officials when he arrived, as Simeone and other members of the entity were out of Madrid.

Tensions escalated after the forward's return to training. Álvarez went to Cerro del Espino on August 10 and carried out individual work, although the reunion with Diego Simeone was postponed to the following days.

Miguel Ángel Gil Marín's stance on Barcelona

Miguel Ángel Gil Marín's position is publicly documented and differs from the interpretation spread by Jordi. The CEO stated in June that Atlético de Madrid did not want to sell Álvarez and rejected the possibility of negotiating with Barcelona.

Furthermore, the executive confirmed that Atlético believed Barcelona had negotiated with a player under contract during the protected period and announced a complaint to FIFA. Álvarez is under contract until June 30, 2030, with a release clause of 500 million euros, as disclosed at that time.

Barcelona, on their part, made an offer for the forward. Joan Laporta later placed the deadline at the end of July, while Gil Marín stated that Atlético would not entertain offers of 100, 150, or 200 million euros.

Julián Álvarez faces his return to Atlético now

The sporting scenario has also shifted from the start of the conflict. Julián Álvarez is back under Atlético's discipline and is tasked with resolving his relationship with the club after weeks marked by his statements and Barcelona's interest.

The red and white squad has shown support for the forward, although some teammates believe he should publicly apologize to the fans for his remarks during the World Cup.

The next step will be the meeting between Álvarez and Simeone, while Atlético de Madrid keeps the door closed for an exit and Barcelona explores alternatives due to the operation's complexities. In this context, Julián Álvarez remains an Atlético player, and Miguel Ángel Gil Marín publicly maintains his refusal to negotiate his transfer.

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