Atletico Madrid’s brutal message to Barcelona target Julian Alvarez: ‘Apologise and get to work’

Atletico Madrid’s brutal message to Barcelona target Julian Alvarez: ‘Apologise and get to work’ Julian Alvarez has returned to Atletico Madrid with his future still unresolved, but the club has made its position clear: they expect the Argentine striker to put the transfer speculation aside and focus on his responsibilities. According to AS , Atletico Madrid have no intention of changing their stance over Alvarez’s potential move to Barcelona.  The club has made it clear that the forward needs to apologise for his recent remarks about his future and return his full attention to the team. It must be remembered that Alvarez joined Atletico’s training camp on Monday and completed his medical and fitness tests as he begins preparations for the new season. His return is particularly significant because it brings him closer to the conversations that could determine what happens next in the Barcelona transfer saga. Atletico Madrid refuse to change stance on Alvarez Julian Alvarez has returned to Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) Atletico are continuing with the same plan they have followed throughout the summer. The Madrid club do not want to negotiate Alvarez’s departure and have made it clear that they consider him an important part of their plans. Barcelona’s interest has not changed that position. One important aspect in this story is the fact that Alvarez and Diego Simeone are not expected to meet until Wednesday. Hence, once the Argentine decides to speak with his coach, the discussion will provide the first real indication of how both sides intend to handle the situation. Atletico’s clear message to Alvarez Alvarez is set for crunch talks with Diego Simeone. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) There could also be conversations involving members of Atletico’s sporting department, including Mateu Alemany, while the player’s position could eventually reach chief executive Miguel Angel Gil. But the message from Atletico is already understood to be firm. “Apologise and get to work.” That is the simple instruction being communicated to Alvarez after the recent uncertainty surrounding his future. The club’s position remains that the striker will not be allowed to join Barcelona and that Atletico have no desire to enter negotiations with another club over his transfer.