@FootynewsESPN confirms Julián Álvarez skipped the trip to France for Atlético de Madrid’s preseason clash with Olympique de Marseille. The striker is still pushing hard to force his exit, but the club refuses to budge. ATLETI states it is not willing to sell him to Barcelona. Tensions are spiking as the standoff drags on. Fans feel the pressure is unbearable, claiming they have him imprisoned!! The situation around Atletico Madrid and their star forward remains critical as both sides dig in.

@FootynewsESPN confirms Julián Álvarez skipped the trip to France for Atlético de Madrid’s preseason clash with Olympique de Marseille. The striker is still pushing hard to force his exit, but the club refuses to budge. ATLETI states it is not willing to sell him to Barcelona. Tensions are spiking as the standoff drags on. Fans feel the pressure is unbearable, claiming they have him imprisoned!! The situation around Atletico Madrid and their star forward remains critical as both sides dig in.