Julián Álvarez's agent clashes with Atlético de Madrid CEO

A public dispute has erupted between Atlético de Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín and Fernando Hidalgo, the agent representing striker Julián Álvarez. The tension follows comments made by Gil Marín, who suggested that the Argentine forward has not been surrounded by the best advisors regarding his professional career in recent months.

Hidalgo responded via social media, stating, “Never ask a liar why he lied. To explain it, he would have to lie again.” While the agent did not explicitly name the CEO, the timing of the message was widely interpreted as a direct rebuttal to the club executive.

Despite rumors linking Álvarez to FC Barcelona and reports of the player's desire to leave, Atlético de Madrid maintains an inflexible stance on his departure. Gil Marín emphasized that the club intends to support the player to ensure he reaches his full potential, noting that the team needs him to compete at the highest European levels.