Atletico Madrid might make a late transfer in the summertime switch market amid ongoing uncertainty over Julian Alvarez’s future.
The Argentina worldwide was one of many final gamers again for preseason coaching after reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup ultimate with Argentina in July.
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Alvarez shocked the membership in the course of the match as he brazenly confirmed his need to depart Madrid for Barcelona.
Nonetheless, his request was firmly rejected by the LaLiga giants, with Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin confirming he wouldn’t settle for something lower than Alvarez’s full €500M launch clause to contemplate a sale – and Barca’s curiosity has diminished since then.
Diego Simeone has regarded to ease the stress surrounding his star striker by indicating his confidence over retaining him for the 2026/27 season regardless of the continuing saga.
Cerezo has additionally acknowledged his need to maintain the previous Manchester Metropolis ahead, and claimed followers will forgive him faster than anticipated, if he performs when reinstated by Simeone.
The rumours have refused to go away, and with Atletico apparently unwilling to do business with Barca, a potential return to England might now develop with Arsenal displaying recent curiosity.
Mikel Arteta wished to signal him earlier than his 2024 swap to Madrid, however Alvarez opted for a transfer to Spain, and if the Gunners push for a deal – Atleti at the moment are monitoring Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.
Jackson isn’t anticipated to be a part of Xabi Alonso’s plans, following his mortgage return from Bayern Munich, and Simeone might safe a cut-price settlement within the area of €25M.
Alvarez missed Atleti’s 2-0 season opening win at house to Malaga in midweek – however he might characteristic towards Villarreal on August 23 – if Simeone is satisfied by his bodily situation.
