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This week, hypothesis has began to constructed relating to a attainable summer time transfer to Barcelona for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez. Feedback made by the Argentina striker have solely added gas to the fireplace, though his membership are decided to make sure that he sticks round on the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atleti sporting director Mateu Alemany will probably be tasked with maintaining Alvarez on the membership, and as per MD, he spoke on Saturday relating to the latest hypothesis involving the 26-year-old.
“As occurred with Antoine, he has a contract with us and he will probably be with us. Julián clearly mentioned that he’s very completely satisfied at Atlético and every little thing he says is supposed to be interpreted another way. He has 4 extra years on his contract and we hope he’ll proceed for much longer, and even that it’s expanded. I don’t see any information with Julián. There isn’t any challenge, it’s one other factor the place individuals are on the lookout for issues the place there are none. I subscribe to what the coach yesterday. The one information is that his performances have been extraordinary.”
Alemany reacts to Apollo Sports activities Capital takeover
Earlier within the week, Apollo Sports activities Capital had been confirmed as the brand new majority shareholders of Atleti. Not a lot has modified from a personnel perspective, which Alemany is completely satisfied about.
“It’s a really highly effective funding fund that comes to provide extra energy to the challenge. However the essential factor is that they suggest to proceed with the administration that has beforehand remained in cost. I don’t foresee any adjustments within the quick time period.”
Alemany cautious of Champions League collapse
Alemany was additionally requested in regards to the upcoming second leg of the Champions League Spherical of 16 tie towards Tottenham Hotspur, which Atleti lead 5-2 from Tuesday’s first leg.
“What number of instances have there been comebacks in Europe? We now have the expertise of Barcelona (within the Copa del Rey). In soccer you at all times must undergo. Tottenham are a group of the best stage, they fourth within the league section.”
