Miró points to the right moment for Álvarez's apology to be effective

Julián Álvarez apologised for summer comments about wanting to leave; pundit Miró says only on-pitch performance will prove his contrition genuine.

Atlético Madrid secured an important win over Deportivo de La Coruña this past weekend, but the focus also turned to Julián Álvarez's public apology for his summer remarks in which he expressed a desire to leave the club.

Sports commentator Gonzalo Miró, speaking on Cadena Cope, weighed in on the matter with a firm stance. The Atlético fan emphasised that Álvarez's words of apology carry the same weight as his earlier declarations about wanting to depart. "I give the same importance to Julián's words now as I did when he said he wanted to leave," Miró said.

According to Miró, the striker's apology only makes sense if backed by strong performances on the pitch. "He had to deliver a performance that proved he was wrong," the pundit commented. As Álvarez works to regain the support of the fans and demonstrate his commitment through training and matches, the coaching staff and his teammates believe his on-field output will be crucial to moving past this difficult moment.