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Atletico Madrid President Says Club Will Not Sell Forward Julian Alvarez
Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo stated the club has no intention of selling forward Julian Alvarez. FC Barcelona has identified Alvarez as its top summer target to replace Robert Lewandowski.
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Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo said his club will not sell forward Julian Alvarez despite interest from FC Barcelona. Cerezo told RNE that the club had informed interested parties Alvarez remains an Atletico Madrid player and that no offers have been received. He added that even if offers arrived, the club does not want to sell the player.
Lewandowski departure Robert Lewandowski left FC Barcelona when his contract expired on June 30 after four seasons that included three La Liga titles. FC Barcelona views Alvarez as the leading candidate to take the number 9 shirt vacated by Lewandowski.
Transfer complications Reports from Argentina indicated Alvarez has already agreed to a five-year contract with FC Barcelona. Atletico Madrid has set a valuation near the €150 million level established by a rejected bid from another club. Alvarez told ESPN he has informed Atletico Madrid officials of his desire for a transfer to fulfill what he described as his dream move.
Cerezo's statement leaves the two clubs with differing positions on any potential deal.
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