Atlético Madrid chief insists Júlian Alvarez will ‘by no means, ever’ be bought to Barcelona | Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid’s chief govt appeared to slam the door on Barcelona’s pursuit of Júlian Alvarez on Thursday. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín accused the Catalan membership of dishonesty and insisted the Argentina ahead would “by no means, ever” be bought to them.

Chatting with Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus, Gil Marín delivered a blistering response to ⁠Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, who had mentioned on Wednesday that ​his membership remained “very ” in signing Alvarez.

Gil Marín mentioned Atlético had been united from high to backside in refusing to barter with Barcelona over a deal for a participant they insists shouldn’t be on the market to their La Liga rivals.

“The reality is that it outrages ⁠us much more; we’re repulsed by the dishonesty, the dearth of ethics, transparency and professionalism, and ​we are able to solely insist that we’ll not ‌negotiate with Barcelona underneath any ‌circumstances,” Gil Marín mentioned.

“I’ve the help of everybody working with me, from shareholders to administrators, and ‌the one sure and agency determination is that we’ll not negotiate with Barcelona underneath any circumstances,” he added. “You will have my phrase – the participant [Alvarez] will most definitely not be transferred to Barcelona.“

The Barcelona vice-president, Rafa Yuste, reacted angrily to Gil Marín’s remarks. “It’s a lack of manners and respect,” Yuste instructed Movistar. “With these phrases, they’ve crossed a pink ‌line.”

Earlier on Thursday, Atlético’s board of administrators unanimously backed the membership’s stance on Alvarez, ruling out talks with Barcelona and saying there was “zero consideration” of a switch earlier than the summer season switch window closes.

Gil Marín mentioned the scenario had affected Alvarez. “Júlian is de facto struggling; there have been individuals who have got down to deceive and confuse him, and I’m very sorry about that,” Gil Marín mentioned.

Alvarez was booed by Atleti followers throughout their 2-2 dwelling draw with Villarreal on Sunday, having acknowledged his want to depart. Whereas on World Cup obligation with Argentina this summer season, the 26-year-old revealed he needed to “fulfil my dream” by departing the membership.

“I do know him and we’ve been working with him for ⁠a while,” Gil Marín added. “He’s an excellent skilled and footballer, however he’s very confused and going ​via a really tough time, ​each personally and professionally.“

Arsenal have additionally been linked with a transfer for the previous Manchester Metropolis ahead, however Gil Marín mentioned his choice was ​for the participant to ‌stay in Madrid past Tuesday’s deadline.

“Our intention ​and my private dream ​is for him to stick with us, to stay at Atlético,” he mentioned. “To compete amongst the greats, you want nice gamers, and Júlian is one. If he believes that staying at Atlético is not possible, we’ll search for another, however it can by no means, ever be Barcelona.”

Rodri makes Barça debut in win over Athletic

Raphinha and Fermin López scored in both half and Rodri made his debut off the bench as Barcelona beat Athletic Membership 2-0 at Camp Nou of their first dwelling match of the brand new La Liga season.

Barça opened the scoring within the thirty seventh minute, Raphinga rounding goalkeeper Unai Simón after Pedri’s via ball cut up the Athletic defence. ⁠Fermin sealed the win ⁠within the 82nd ​when he pounced on Aymeric Laporte’s defensive error from Karim Adeyemi’s low cross and completed from contained in the penalty field.

Hansi Flick’s aspect managed many of the ⁠recreation and created the higher probabilities, though Simon stored the guests in rivalry with a number of vital saves. Flick additionally handed winger Anthony Gordon his full debut, with Rodri approaching for Raphinha to make his first look for Barça.

Flick made three modifications from the group that started the marketing campaign ⁠with a 5-0 win at Elche, handing Anthony Gordon his full debut and bringing in Pau Cubarsi and ​Pedri. New signing Rodri began on the bench.

“Completely satisfied to play my first match,” Rodri instructed Dazn after the sport. “It is crucial for me to regain my rhythm and adapt to this nice group. It has been a protracted summer season … I’m very completely satisfied, I’m the place I needed to be. Now we’ve got to work.”