Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone told ESPN that Julián Álvarez remains central to the club’s strategy.
Barcelona have shown interest, but Simeone insists Álvarez will stay.
Álvarez is a vital attacking option for the Spanish side.
Retaining him may keep Atlético’s attack odds stable.
Diego Simeone, 55, former defensive midfielder. He earned 106 caps for the Argentina senior team between 1998 and 2002. He played for Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, Inter Milan, Lazio and other European clubs.
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