🚨🚨 BREAKING: Frenkie de Jong may be trying to delay the diagnosis of his injury, as he may be trying to look for a transfer.
He knows that Hansi Flick does not trust him anymore, so he wants to ensure the duration of his absence before deciding his future.
— @gerardromero
🚨 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 of the Julián Álvarez case:
• In February, Gil Marín privately assured Julián Álvarez on several occasions that he would be allowed to join Barcelona in the summer.
• Throughout the season, conversations involving Diego Simeone, Mateu Alemany and Gil Marín allegedly reflected an understanding that the player would leave.
• Julián was reportedly asked to remain discreet and professional, something those close to the situation say he did throughout.
• Despite dealing with physical issues and playing through pain on multiple occasions for Atleti, it is claimed his condition was never given much consideration.
• A contract renewal was allegedly promised for over a year but never materialized.
• Atlético reportedly negotiated with Arsenal and PSG regarding his transfer, even reaching an agreement with Arsenal worth around €50M plus Viktor Gyökeres.
• Julián is said to have felt betrayed after being promised a move to Barcelona while negotiations were taking place with other clubs.
• Although Atlético publicly insisted they did not want to sell him, it is alleged they explored using him as part of deals to bring in other players.
• Barcelona submitted what is described as the only formal offer for the player, reportedly above his market value.
• That offer was publicly denied despite claims that evidence exists proving it was genuine.
• Meetings and discussions between Barcelona and Atlético allegedly took place for weeks, despite public denials from Atlético.
• Barcelona reportedly chose not to speak publicly about the situation to avoid harming Julián's position.
• Meanwhile, social media posts mocked not only Barcelona but also the promises allegedly made to the player.
• The pressure eventually led Julián, while at the World Cup, to publicly ask only for what he believes he had been promised.
• Two days before those comments, Gil Marín allegedly sent strongly worded messages to the player, who reportedly replied respectfully.
• According to those close to him, both Julián and his family have endured a very difficult period. Atlético's public response has been described as an unprecedented attack on a professional simply expressing his wishes.
• Gil Marín's official statement, released just 48 hours before a World Cup final, is viewed by critics as an attempt to unsettle the player.
• Signed for €75M, Julián could now reportedly be sold for around €100M, giving Atlético a significant profit.
• The case has sparked debate over the rights of contracted professionals to seek a transfer and whether such situations could face legal scrutiny under employment law or FIFA regulations.
• Critics argue that the player was misled over a long period and that the campaign against both him and his entourage has reflected poorly on Atlético's leadership.
• They also question the logic of keeping a player who wants to leave, has behaved professionally throughout, and whose sale would generate a major financial return—simply because his preferred destination is Barcelona.
• Finally, questions have been raised over whether relying on a contractual clause to block such a move would stand up to legal examination.
“In the view of those defending Julián, what should have been a straightforward transfer has instead become a personal battle driven by ego, leaving the player caught in the middle.
But… there's still a match to be played. 😉” [@jotajordi13] #fcblive 🔴