Atlético Madrid chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has reiterated the club’s determination to keep forward Julián Álvarez amid renewed transfer rumours surrounding the Argentine.

Álvarez has continued to attract interest from top European clubs, but Atlético have maintained that the 27-year-old is not for sale.

The club’s position has been strengthened by Gil Marín’s preference to retain the forward as an important part of Diego Simeone’s squad.

Recent reports had suggested that Atlético could reconsider their stance following developments in the squad, including Alexander Sørloth’s impending move to Fenerbahçe and continued speculation over Álvarez’s future.

However, the Madrid club remains keen to keep the Argentine forward, who has established himself as one of the team’s most important attacking players.

Álvarez has been central to Atlético’s recent campaigns, including their run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, where he scored against Arsenal in the first leg.

The club’s determination to retain him has also influenced its transfer plans, with Atlético previously turning down an approach for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen because Álvarez was considered unavailable.

The Argentine’s continued presence is expected to remain important to Simeone as Atlético prepare for another campaign in La Liga and European competition.