Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, CEO of Atlético Madrid, made decisive statements to put a definitive end to the controversy surrounding the future of Julián Álvarez, sending a clear message to Joan Laporta and Barcelona's management.

Marca newspaper published Gil Marín's statements, where he said: 'We do not want to sell Julián Álvarez.'

He added: 'We will not accept an offer of €100 million, nor will we accept an offer of €150 million, or even €200 million.'

The statements from Atlético Madrid's top executive came to confirm the club's firm stance, ever since the Argentine striker Julián Álvarez expressed his desire to move to Barcelona.

Los Rojiblancos insist on keeping the player and not entering into any negotiations regarding his sale, regardless of the value of offers received.

Thus, Atlético Madrid has permanently closed the door on all attempts to sign the Argentine striker during the current transfer window, confirming that he is a fundamental part of the team's project under coach Diego Simeone.