Atlético Madrid is fed up and has declared itself a victim in the ongoing Julián Alvarez case, which has dominated the summer transfer window. The club's management is frustrated by the comments made by Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, who stated that the club remains interested in Alvarez. This has sparked anger among Atlético officials, who feel their stance has been ignored.

Throughout the summer, Atlético has maintained a firm 'no' regarding any potential transfer of Alvarez, a position reiterated by their CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil. However, Laporta's recent remarks suggest that Barcelona is not backing down, claiming they have heard that Atlético is negotiating with other clubs for the player.

The situation escalated further when Alvarez missed training due to feeling 'unwell,' just days after receiving boos from fans during a match. While the player is at the center of the controversy, Atlético insists that they are the true victims here, facing significant reputational and financial harm due to the ongoing speculation fueled by Barcelona and Alvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo.

In early July, Laporta hinted that Barcelona's interest had a deadline, but the reality is that Atlético had already set a deadline for Alvarez to secure a transfer, which never materialized. The club feels that the pressure from Barcelona and the player's camp is damaging their interests.

As the situation unfolds, Atlético is committed to defending its position. The club has already filed a complaint with FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation regarding the actions of Barcelona and Alvarez's representatives, and they plan to expand this complaint to include all perceived pressures and actions against them.