Diego Simeone reacted with satisfaction to the apologies presented by Julián Álvarez after the Argentine striker’s statements about his future and his interest in FC Barcelona. The Atlético de Madrid coach welcomed his player’s approach, believing that it took courage to recognize his wrongs. “I have a lot of respect for people who apologize, because asking for forgiveness is not easy. I am happy for Julián. He will feel much more at peace now. When he says something like that, it’s because he sincerely means it.”declared the Madrid technician.
Simeone also recalled the importance of his striker for the ambitions of the Colchoneros, while Julián Álvarez recently admitted that he would have understood the anger of the supporters after having mentioned a possible departure. “We need him. If the club is to reach the heights that fans dream of, we need Julián to be at his best.”insisted the coach. Words which testify to his desire to turn the page and place the Argentinian at the heart of the Madrid project, despite the tensions aroused by his declarations this summer.
