Atletico Madrid remains firm in its decision not to sell Julián Álvarez, despite speculation over his future in the club. Coach Diego Simeone has confirmed that the team wants to build a team around the player. In a press conference, Simeone assured that Álvarez's situation is 'perfectly clear' and that the club is not willing to give in to the pressure from the media and the fans. 'If the club's owner [Miguel Ángel Gil Marín] spoke categorically, as he did, then that's it', said Simeone. 'It's perfectly clear. There's nothing more to it. From there, we focus on the sporting side, trying to look after the player to get him in shape'.