Agent close to Atletico Madrid makes club’s stance on Barcelona target clear – ‘Not going to sell’

TL;DR

Atletico Madrid has made it clear they will not sell Julian Alvarez, despite FC Barcelona's interest in signing the Argentine international.

Key points

Atletico Madrid will not sell Julian Alvarez
Barcelona is interested in signing Alvarez
Alvarez is a priority target for Barcelona's centre-forward position

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Agent close to Atletico Madrid makes club’s stance on Barcelona target clear – ‘Not going to sell’

FC Barcelona have already begun making moves to try to secure the signing of Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez.

The Blaugrana have made the Argentine international their priority target for the centre-forward position and have begun initial talks with the Rojiblancos over a possible move.

However, Atletico Madrid have been firm regarding their intention not to sell their ace goalscorer in the summer.

Atletico Madrid’s stance reaffirmed

And, now agent Jose Antonio Martin Peton, who is close to Atletico Madrid, made the situation clear when speaking on El Chiringuito.

“Atletico Madrid isn’t going to sell Julian Alvarez to Barça. They won’t be able to afford it,” he said, as quoted by SPORT.

He expanded on Atletico’s position and the potential developments, saying: “To even sit down at the negotiating table with Atletico, Barça would have to offer at least €150 million, and they can’t do that.”

Q&A

Why is Atletico Madrid refusing to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona?

Atletico Madrid is firm in their stance not to sell Julian Alvarez, emphasizing his importance to the team.

What position is Julian Alvarez being targeted for by Barcelona?

Julian Alvarez is being targeted by Barcelona for the centre-forward position.

What steps has Barcelona taken to acquire Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid?

Barcelona has begun initial talks with Atletico Madrid to secure the signing of Julian Alvarez.