Man United legend tears into Barcelona target over exit push: 'Needs to learn to show respect'

Roy Keane criticized Julian Alvarez after the Argentine striker publicly asked to be transfer-listed at Atletico Madrid, which Keane said lacked professional respect. Alvarez, 26, drew attention after the Argentina-Austria game when he said he wanted his “dream” move, widely believed to be to Barcelona. Quoted by AS, Keane argued that forcing exits through media comments is not how “real professionals” operate and said Alvarez should focus on performing for Atletico and proving himself there. He also questioned the timing, noting Atletico signed him as their main striker and offered the opportunity before Alvarez began talking about leaving. Keane added that Alvarez’s approach—claiming a transfer would be best for everyone—was effectively talking too much about a dream club while neglecting the club that has him under contract. The criticism frames respect for current teams and contract obligations as the central issue.