Even because the summer season switch window enters its closing stretch, Julian Alvarez continues to harbour hopes of a transfer away from Atletico Madrid to FC Barcelona.
Nevertheless, to date, the Rojiblancos have made it abundantly clear that they won’t entertain any gives for the Argentine worldwide, significantly from the Blaugrana.
Alvarez didn’t play in Atletico Madrid’s first recreation of the 2026/27 season earlier this week, having returned to coaching late after his World Cup commitments.
A difficult homecoming awaits Julian
Nevertheless, supervisor Diego Simeone confirmed that the Argentine striker will probably be included within the squad for tomorrow’s recreation in opposition to Villarreal.
“Sure, he’ll be in tomorrow’s squad and he’s higher. He’s progressing at his personal tempo. We’ll attempt to handle an advanced, troublesome match in opposition to a tricky opponent with good gamers,” he stated, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Had Alvarez been neglected of the squad in opposition to Villarreal, Atletico would have averted a probably troublesome scenario, contemplating that the supporters have made it clear how they feel concerning the striker.
The Colchoneros won’t play at residence once more till September 16 in opposition to Osasuna, with three consecutive away matches in opposition to Sevilla, Athletic Membership and Actual Sociedad developing.
That might have meant Alvarez’s return to the Metropolitano happening after the switch window had closed, giving him a number of matches away from residence to calm the scenario along with his performances and targets.
As a substitute, Atletico consider having him accessible is vital each on the sporting aspect and as a means of placing an finish to hypothesis.
Reaffirming the membership’s place
Simeone was emphatic concerning the membership’s place so far as Alvarez’s future is worried, reiterating what CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin said, claiming that pro-Barcelona media was making an attempt to create a divide.
“Let or not it’s clear, as a result of at a second when persons are ready for division and making an attempt to create battle and uncertainty, there isn’t a uncertainty. Miguel Angel Gil Marin spoke clearly yesterday,” he stated.
Insisting that Alvarez stays a key a part of his plans, Simeone added: “For me, he’s an especially vital participant for reaching our sporting targets.
“We’ll be with him and take care of him from a sporting perspective. Why? As a result of he’s our participant. So long as he’s at Atletico, I’ll take care of him.”
Simeone acknowledged that he has spoken with Alvarez, however stated he can not know precisely how the striker feels as a result of solely the participant is aware of his personal mind-set.
The Atletico coach additionally stated he has satisfied the membership has chosen the suitable path with Alvarez.
“It’s troublesome to say how one other particular person feels as a result of I’m not that particular person. What I see is that he’s working in the absolute best means, working along with his teammates and exhibiting respect to everybody.
“I’ve little question concerning the path we’ve determined to take with the membership, which is to construct an important workforce. That’s our goal.”
