Alvarez apparently planning next step in explosive transfer poker

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Atletico Madrid are refusing to budge over Julian Alvarez despite a €100 million offer. According to Spain’s Sport, the striker is now planning his next move to force through a transfer to Barcelona.

Now, the player's strategy is to make another public gesture by the end of July or, at the latest, at the start of August, such as issuing a clear statement, and to seek direct talks once again with Atletico's club hierarchy.

According to the report, Alvarez feels betrayed by his current employers. The club hierarchy had assured him they would enter negotiations if a suitable offer arrived. But that did not happen when Barcelona made their approach.

Barca had already submitted an official offer to Atletico. However, the €100 million offer was ignored by the capital club's decision-makers. With the Spaniards refusing to budge and the forward tied to an astronomical €500 million release clause in a contract that runs until 2031, Alvarez believes he has to force the issue himself.