"Speaking to reporters before the official directors' lunch ahead of the Copa clash, Cerezo reacted to Araujo's comments. "Araujo can say whatever he wants, but I don't think Araujo is anyone at Atletico Madrid to say anything," Cerezo said. "Araujo is a good defender, and tonight, let him concede goals, and you'll see how we forgive him for everything." Pressed further on the speculation surrounding Alvarez, Cerezo made it clear he expects the Argentina international to remain with the Rojiblancos."
""It harms the player, it harms us and it harms everyone, especially when we don't know anything," Cerezo added. "The players play where they want and Julian wants to play at Atletico de Madrid. I am totally convinced." Alvarez is under contract until 2030, having joined from City in a deal worth up to €95 million (£81.8 million) in 2024."
Enrique Cerezo publicly expressed certainty that Julián Álvarez wants to play for Atlético Madrid and expects him to stay amid mounting transfer speculation. Álvarez has endured a goals drought, last scoring on December 9 in the Champions League and previously in the league on November 1. He joined Atlético from Manchester City in 2024 in a deal worth up to €95 million and is contracted until 2030. Álvarez scored 29 goals in 57 appearances last season but has 11 in 32 so far this campaign. Cerezo challenged comments from Ronald Araujo and expressed belief a Copa del Rey semi-final could inspire a turnaround.
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