Atlético Madrid's chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has spoken out against the reported efforts by forward Julián Álvarez to force a move to Barcelona this summer, arguing the player has received bad advice from those around him.

Gil Marín made the remarks on Friday, publicly questioning the counsel given to Álvarez as speculation over a potential switch to Barcelona has intensified throughout the transfer window.

The comments from the Atlético Madrid CEO signal that the club has no intention of allowing Álvarez to leave on terms driven by the player's camp, suggesting the Spanish side plans to hold firm in any negotiations involving their prized forward.