Atletico Madrid President: We Received an Offer from Real Madrid for Alvarez, But Everyone Knew Our Response

Enrique Cerezo, President of Atletico Madrid, confirmed that Real Madrid indeed made an offer worth 150 million euros to sign Argentine striker Julian Alvarez during the past period.

Cerezo said in a press statement: "Yes, the offer from Real Madrid came from Florentino Perez, and you know well what our response to Real Madrid was. This topic is repeated constantly, and I am tired of talking about it."

Cerezo emphasized his club's commitment to the Argentine player, reminding that his contract includes a huge release clause worth 500 million euros, meaning any club wishing to sign him will be required to pay this amount.

The President of Atletico Madrid added: "Julian Alvarez is a player for Atletico Madrid, and whoever wants him should come and look at his contract, and if it suits him, he will get him, and if it doesn't suit him, he won't."

He continued: "Well, it seems this is the 'story' of the summer. You all know exactly how the situation is; he is a player for Atletico Madrid, and I believe he will remain a player for Atletico Madrid. And if anyone doesn't like that, they should come and look at the contract."

He concluded: "We are not aware of anything, I repeat it to you again. We are not aware of anything. We have a contract with the player, and if anyone wants him, they should come to talk, and we will show them the contract, and if they are interested, he will leave. Enough talking about Alvarez's story; he is a player for Atletico Madrid."