Atlético Madrid's chief executive rejected Barcelona's interest in forward Júlian Alvarez, saying the Argentina international would "never, ever" be sold to the Catalan club.
Atlético Madrid's chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín rejected Barcelona's pursuit of Júlian Alvarez on Thursday, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty. Gil Marín said the Argentina forward would "never, ever" be sold to Barcelona.
Speaking to Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus, Gil Marín responded sharply to Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who had said a day earlier that his club remained "very interested" in signing Alvarez. Arsenal have also been linked with the forward.
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Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona defeated Valencia 5-0 to maintain their unbeaten start in La Liga, while Augsburg moved to the top of the Bundesliga following a 4-1 comeback win at Frankfurt.
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