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"Atletico Madrid" has explained to "Mundo Deportivo" why they mocked "Barcelona" on social media and that they will not sell forward Julian Alvarez.
Idman.Biz reports that earlier "Atletico" had made three posts offering to transfer "blaugrana" players Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Rafinha. "Atletico" offered tickets to Bad Bunny concerts, a packet of sunflower seeds and other offers for the transfer of players.
"This may seem like a joke or humor, but it is actually very serious. We have been very angry with "Barcelona" for a long time. This was done ironically to show the Catalan club what they were doing.
News from Fabrizio Romano, "Barcelona" journalists, the president of ["Atletico"] Cerezo came to "Barcelona" for lunch and was bombarded with inappropriate questions about talks with Laporta regarding Julian, as well as questions addressed to our players in the mixed zone.
We have information that it was sent to us, but no offer reached "Atletico". It's over. We are very angry and this was the way to show it.
One thing is clear: "Atletico" holds all the cards. The player [Alvarez] is protected by a €500 million release clause and has a long-term contract until 2030. We are very happy with him. He has a long-term contract, is fully protected and we are counting on him next season.
The club is not currently considering cutting ties with "Barcelona", but has made it clear that it will no longer tolerate similar situations involving its player.
Julian cannot sign a contract for a fixed fee and bonuses to be paid over several years. That's 500 million euros that has to be deposited at La Liga headquarters.
If "Barcelona" had acted correctly, the agent would not have intervened. But if you bypass the club, it means you are doing something wrong. Agents make money from this. It's normal. They usually do this because that's their job. The problem is with "Barcelona"!" - a source at "Atletico" told "Mundo Deportivo".
