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Atlético captain Koke called for Alvarez to be left alone

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Atletico Madrid captain Koke asked the public not to put pressure on Julian Alvarez and allow him to focus on football, despite rumors of a possible move to Barcelona and the player's previously expressed desire to leave the club.

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Julian Alvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético Madrid in the summer, despite his contract until 2030. Spanish media reported Barcelona's interest and willingness to pay 130 million euros; the club later denied any chances of a transfer.

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Atlético Madrid captain Koke called on the public to leave Julian Alvarez alone and give him the opportunity to play football.

Alvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave the club in the summer.

MOSCOW, September 10 - RIA Novosti. Atletico Madrid midfielder and captain Koke called on the public to leave the Mattress striker Julián Alvarez alone amid a scandal surrounding his possible departure from the club.

Previously, Alvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave the Madrid club, despite his contract with the “mattress guys” running until 2030. Spanish media reported that Barcelona was ready to offer 130 million euros for Alvarez. Later, Atlético stated that the chances of Alvarez moving to the Catalan club were zero.

“We're tired of this. We have to leave the guy alone, let him enjoy life, mind his own business and play football. We should all leave him alone because this summer has been very tiring with the media. Let’s hope they leave him alone and he can do his own thing,” Koke was quoted as saying by ESPN.

At the end of August, the media reported that the management of Atlético Madrid gave permission for the Argentine national football team striker Julián Alvarez to move to Barcelona, giving permission to the Argentine in writing.