Enrique Cerezo’s Statement
Atlético de Madrid president Enrique Cerezo reiterated that Julián Álvarez remains a player of the club. In an interview with El Desmarque, Cerezo explained that the club never intended to sell the forward and that his availability is at the discretion of coach Diego Simeone.
Criticism of FC Barcelona
Cerezo added that FC Barcelona has not met the circumstances in handling Álvarez’s case, implying that the Catalan club exerted undue pressure on the player. "They haven’t done what they usually do in such cases," he said.
Player’s Availability
The president concluded that, as an Atlético player, Julián Álvarez will be at Simeone’s disposal. "If the coach deems it appropriate, he will play; if not, he will not play," Cerezo stated.
