«Atletico Madrid» accused «Barcelona» of illegal negotiations
Serious conflicts are intensifying in Spanish football. Zamin.uz reported on this.
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin strongly criticized Barcelona and accused the Catalans of using lies. The main reason is the rumors surrounding the transfer of Julian Alvarez and the words the player said about himself.
According to Goal.com, the Atletico Madrid management is preparing to file an official complaint against Barcelona with FIFA. Gil Marin explained the situation in an interview with the EFE news agency.
According to him, Barcelona conducted illegal negotiations with a player who has an existing contract. The Madrid side has decided to take legal action to protect their interests.
Gil Marin stated, our task is to protect the interests of Atletico Madrid. We will file a complaint against Barcelona for negotiating with a player who has an active contract during a protected period.
Julian Alvarez moved from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2024 for approximately 81 million 800 thousand pounds sterling. His contract with the club runs until 2030.
Despite this, the player recently stated in an interview that he wishes to leave the team. Alvarez's statement caused a great stir in Argentina.
He told the ESPN channel, it may not be the right time to speak now, but I also do not want to hide. I try to be an honest person.
I spoke with the officials at Atletico Madrid. I think a transfer is the best solution for everyone.
I want to realize my dreams. These words provoked the anger of the Atletico Madrid management.
Gil Marin expressed his regret over the player's statement. He noted that such words were inappropriate during the celebration of Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team's victory.
The club head reaffirmed that Alvarez is an important part of the team and that there is no intention to sell him. In Gil Marin's opinion, Barcelona is using lies not only against Atletico Madrid but also against its own fans.
He accused the Catalans of distracting the public by talking about transfers they cannot achieve. Alvarez became the team's leader by scoring 20 goals in the 2025-26 season.
His departure would clearly be a great loss for the Madrid side, which is why the club does not want to let him go.
