Julián Álvarez is becoming the focal point of growing tension at Atlético Madrid. The Argentine forward was roundly booed by the Colchoneros fans during the home game against Villarreal, which ended 2-2, in an atmosphere that seems to confirm a rift between the player and those around the club that is now hard to repair.
After starting on the bench, Álvarez came on in the second half but failed to make an impact or alter the course of the match. At the final whistle, the situation took on even greater significance: while his team-mates went over to the stands to greet and thank their supporters, the Argentine headed straight down the tunnel without joining the rest of the team.
The incident did not go unnoticed and, according to Mundo Deportivo, came on the instructions of the club itself. The decision only adds to the doubts over the relationship between Álvarez and the Atlético supporters, which has been marked for some time by tension and discontent because of the former Manchester City player's open desire to change clubs, with Barcelona in pole position to sign him.
