Atlético CEO: Alvarez will 'never, ever' go to Barcelona

A war of words erupts as Atlético's chief slams Barcelona's interest in their star forward.

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What happened. Atlético Madrid's chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín said Júlian Alvarez will 'never, ever' be sold to Barcelona, accusing the Catalan club of 'dishonesty'.

• Barcelona president Joan Laporta said they remain 'very interested' in Alvarez.
• Arsenal have also been linked with the Argentina forward.
• Gil Marín spoke to Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus.

“never, ever”

— Miguel Ángel Gil Marín

Barcelona's interest is firmly rejected, but Arsenal's link may keep the saga alive.

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