Julián Álvarez’s agent criticizes Atlético Madrid amid transfer dispute
Agent’s statement and club’s stance
Fernando Hidalgo, agent for Atlético Madrid player Julián Álvarez, recently posted a message on Instagram that appeared to target the club’s leadership. Hidalgo’s post stated, “Never ask a liar why he lied. Because to explain it, he would have to lie again.” This comment followed Atlético’s decision not to sell Álvarez to Barcelona during the current transfer window.
Club officials at Atlético Madrid have maintained that Álvarez was not given any promise by management that he would be allowed to leave. According to the club, the only way for Álvarez to depart this summer is for his release clause, as stipulated in his contract, to be paid.
Álvarez has reportedly expressed a desire to leave the Wanda Metropolitano this summer. This wish has been evident since his participation with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup.
Atlético Madrid CEO addresses transfer speculation
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, the Chief Executive Officer of Atlético Madrid, has publicly addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding Julián Álvarez’s future. Gil Marín criticized the advice Álvarez has received regarding his professional career, while also reaffirming the club’s commitment to the forward.
Speaking to EFR, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, Gil Marín stated that Atlético would continue to support and protect Álvarez. The club’s aim is to help him achieve his full potential, as they believe he is crucial for the team to compete at the highest level in European football.
Gil Marín emphasized the club’s need for Álvarez to continue performing among Europe’s elite. He remarked, “We are going to help Julián Álvarez, and we are going to continue to take care of him so that he can give us his full potential, because we need him to continue competing among the greats of Europe.”
The Atlético chief also suggested that Álvarez’s professional guidance in recent months has been inadequate. He commented, “We must understand that Julián has not had the best advisors about his professional career in recent months.”
Club’s firm stance on transfer offers
Gil Marín’s comments come amidst persistent rumors about Álvarez’s future and interest from other major European clubs. However, the Atlético CEO made it clear that the club does not intend to let external pressure influence its sporting decisions.
He asserted, “We cannot allow other clubs to decide what we have to do, mark our sports strategy and disrespect us.” Gil Marín also called for unity within Atlético, stating that the club’s strength lies in its collective spirit among players, staff, and supporters.
He added, “That is precisely what they are looking for: to divide us. It is clear that we are not as powerful as they are, but we have values. We athletes are not going to allow them to contaminate us. Atleti is strong when we are all together.”
Gil Marín reiterated that Atlético has no intention of selling Álvarez, despite the player’s reported desire to leave since the World Cup. He also responded to claims from Barcelona president Joan Laporta regarding their offer for Álvarez.
Gil Marín highlighted Álvarez’s importance to the club, stating, “Atlético, like all great clubs, is built with great players, and I’m certain that Julián is one, as well as a great professional.” He further explained the club’s philosophy: “We must compete based on our values, with homegrown talent and with the best players from outside that we can bring in.”
He made it clear that the club’s will is to keep Álvarez, a message conveyed to both the player and his agent, as well as to the Barcelona president. Gil Marín expressed his belief that Atlético is the ideal place for Álvarez and that Álvarez is the perfect striker for Atlético Madrid.
Regarding Barcelona’s offer, Gil Marín stated, “I simply heard some statements from the president (Laporta), saying that his offer wasn’t open-ended. And our response is that our answer is indeed open-ended; we don’t want to transfer him. We didn’t accept the €100 million offer, nor will we accept one of €150 million or €200 million.” This firm stance indicates that Álvarez is expected to remain at the club.
Source: goal.com
