‘Barcelona have not risen to the occasion’ – Enrique Cerezo critical of Julian Alvarez pursuit
More curious comments from the capital club.
Madrid, Spain - On August 22, 2026, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo expressed his dissatisfaction with Barcelona's pursuit of striker Julian Alvarez this summer. Cerezo emphasized that Alvarez is an Atlético de Madrid player, stating that the club never intended to sell him. He added that Barcelona has "not risen to the occasion" in their pursuit of Alvarez.
The Argentina international had previously said during the World Cup that he wanted to leave Atletico, but he remains with Diego Simeone’s side ahead of the new La Liga season.
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