Marca reporter analyzes why Julian Alvarez did not join Barcelona: Atletico CEO reacted strongly, agent tried to intervene

According to Marca, Pedro Morata wrote an analysis of why Julian Alvarez did not join Barcelona.

The biggest winner of the Alvarez-Barcelona transfer saga was Gil Marin, who experienced strong fan support for the first time.

Miguel Angel blocked the decision to sell after Barcelona showed interest and publicly opposed a move.

Miguel Angel enjoyed being the central figure, pleasing Atletico supporters because Alvarez genuinely wanted Barcelona.

The reporter said Miguel Angel should be understood from a human perspective and highlighted his role in Atletico's recovery.

The question is whether the outcome was best for the club, as Atletico lost potential income and questions remain about the player's wishes.

Alvarez's reserved personality may also have affected the situation.

The reporter said Alvarez acted because he felt betrayed by Gil Marin.

In February, Gil Marin promised Alvarez he would help him leave after the season.

The player side considered Barcelona's €100 million offer a legitimate formal proposal.

After Barcelona's offer, Miguel Angel reacted strongly and responded on social media.

The player's agent intervened in four strategic decisions.

First, the agent spoke with Mateu Alemany and brought Barcelona's written offer.

Second, Deco was asked to contact Gil Marin during the dispute, but it did not happen.

Third, Hidalgo tried to push negotiations forward, but further action was not taken.

Fourth, Hidalgo tried to persuade Alvarez to consider Arsenal or Manchester City.

According to Atletico sources, he had reached a preliminary agreement with Arsenal.

Manchester City joined the race days later, but Alvarez and his family decided to cancel the agreements.

Alvarez told Arteta he would wait for Barcelona and rejected Maresca's request.

Atletico and the agent did not understand the decision made by Alvarez and his family.

Alvarez told Simeone he did not mind being called up, but staying could harm both sides.

Hidalgo tried to avoid this situation, but the reporter said it was not the agent's strategy.

The reporter believes the final decision belonged to the player himself.

Alvarez could have left and pressured Atletico, or stayed and managed the image issue.

He could also have stayed and minimized what happened.

Alvarez and his family live in Madrid, while long-term life in Britain is more restricted.

His family even considered a plan for Atletico to sell him before a later move to Barcelona.

Alvarez believed a solution would appear on the final day and allow him to join Barcelona.

He repeated every day: 'I will decide tonight.'

He never made a public decision, and the reporter described it as choosing the worst outcome.

The example shows that players cannot always join the clubs they want.