Atletico Madrid Asks Julian Alvarez to Avoid Fans Amid Transfer Saga
· Sports · Times of India, Al Jazeera, BBC Sport
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone confirmed the club instructed striker Julian Alvarez to avoid going near supporters after he was heavily booed during a 2-2 draw with Villarreal. Alvarez faced hostility from the stands, with fans chanting for him to leave following reports of a potential transfer to Barcelona. The hostility followed comments during the World Cup where Alvarez stated he had spoken to the club about a possible move to fulfil his dream. During the match, Giuliano Simeone scored a late equaliser in stoppage time to secure a point for Atletico after Robin Le Normand was sent off. The report does not specify when a final decision regarding Alvarez's transfer will be reached.
Why it matters
The deepening rift between Julian Alvarez and Atletico Madrid supporters puts pressure on the club's management to resolve the striker's transfer status before the window closes.
Read the original report — Times of India
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