Atletico chief says Alvarez will 'never, ever' join Barcelona amid transfer pursuit

Atletico Madrid's chief executive, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, firmly denied Barcelona's interest in signing Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, dismissing the Catalan club's pursuit as dishonest. Gil Marin accused Barcelona of lacking ethics and professionalism, stating that the club would never, ever negotiate with them for Alvarez.

The Atletico board unanimously agreed with this stance, ruling out any talks with Barcelona. Gil Marin expressed concern for Alvarez, describing him as confused and under pressure, and emphasized his preference for the player to remain with Atletico Madrid.