It looks like Atlético Madrid are finally starting to give in. Since Julián Álvarez’s comments, the club has reportedly been split. CEO Gil Marín, backed by Apollo, is against selling him to Barcelona because it would make Atlético look unable to keep their stars. Meanwhile, Mateo Alemany believes it’s better to sell a player who wants to leave than force him to stay and create problems. Now, Sport reports that Atlético are finally open to discussing a sale—but only on their own terms. That’s the key step, because it means negotiations can finally begin. If Atlético play hardball, Álvarez is expected to increase the pressure. Atlético’s demands are clear: €150 million, non-negotiable, paid in full, with no players included in the deal. Barcelona have been waiting for this moment for over a month. Hopefully, Sport got this one right. 🙏

🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Cristian Romero to Atlético Madrid, HERE WE GO! 🇦🇷 Agreement in place between clubs with Tottenham at €40m package, add-ons included. Inter deal off in July, Barcelona decided not to proceed days ago, Spurs were never gonna sell to Arsenal. Atléti: done. 💥

🚨🔴⚪️ Understand Alejandro Grimaldo’s move to Atlético Madrid will be signed and sealed today. 🔐 Fee around €20m to Bayer Leverkusen and all done with the player until June 2030. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Here we go, 100% confirmed. ✅

Julian Alvarez needs to be professional, stand his ground, and have a direct meeting with his agent and Atlético Madrid to clarify his intentions. The recent rumors about him turning aggressive against Atlético don't look good to football fans. Whatever he decides to do next, he needs to ensure his actions don't land him or Barcelona in hot water with FIFA.