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Alvarez Stays at Atletico Despite Exit Push | MLS News
Diego Simeone stands firm: Alvarez is staying at Atlético Madrid, the club’s cornerstone player who still needs time to reach peak form. Despite Alvarez’s public push for a transfer and rumors of a private meeting, Simeone insists the team is built around him — and only the club can decide if a deal happens. Barcelona, desperate for a striker after key losses and hampered by financial rules, had a bid rejected and now faces mounting pressure to act fast — but their budget and registration hurdles make signing Alvarez increasingly unlikely. For now, Atlético focuses on integrating Alvarez and…
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