Gil Marín, speaking from Monaco, asked to address Julián Álvarez’s situation and criticize FC Barcelona’s conduct. It was a forceful statement from Atlético Madrid’s top executive, who rarely speaks publicly, but has now lashed out at Barcelona. OUTRAGE AT BARCELONA “We are even more outraged because we are repulsed by them. We are repulsed by the falsehoods, the lack of ethics, the lack of transparency, the lack of professionalism… and we can only insist. Under no circumstances will we negotiate with FC Barcelona. I have the support of everyone working with me, the shareholders, and as the person ultimately responsible for running the club, the only firm and certain decision is that we will not negotiate with Barcelona under any circumstances. I have been in football for more than thirty years, and my word, which is one of the few things I have, means that as long as I am here, Julián will definitely not be transferred to Barcelona.” OTHER NEGOTIATION OPTIONS “Our intention and my personal dream is for him to stay with us and continue playing for Atlético Madrid. To compete among the biggest clubs, you need great players, and Julián is one of them. If he reaches the conclusion that it is incompatible for him to remain in Madrid and at Atlético, we will look for an alternative. But never, ever will it be FC Barcelona.”   submitted by   /u/IndividualPleasant23 [link]   [comments]