Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Julian Alvarez Returns to Atletico Amid Barcelona Transfer Speculation
Julian Alvarez went back to training with Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
He had missed several team practices because he was not feeling well.
He trained by himself on Friday.
Atletico did not select him for its match against Sevilla.
The club won that game 3-1.
Barcelona is still being linked with a possible move for Alvarez.
Atletico’s chief executive said the club would not sell him to Barcelona.
The transfer window closes on Tuesday, and Arsenal could be another option if it offers about €150 million.
Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training on Sunday after missing three group sessions.
Atletico said Alvarez had been absent because of an “indisposition” and trained alone on Friday.
He was not included in Atletico’s squad for the club’s 3-1 win at Sevilla.
Atletico director Mateu Alemany said Alvarez was recovering and could return for the next LaLiga match.
Atletico chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin rejected a Barcelona move, while Arsenal was described as a possible alternative for around €150 million.
- Who
- Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Atletico officials including Miguel Angel Gil Marin and Mateu Alemany.
- What
- Alvarez returned to Atletico training amid continuing speculation about a possible Barcelona transfer.
- When
- He returned on Sunday; the LaLiga transfer window closes on Tuesday.
- Where
- Atletico’s training base in Majadahonda; he was previously omitted from the squad for the match at Sevilla.
- Why
- His absence followed what Atletico called an “indisposition,” while transfer speculation involving Barcelona continues.
Atletico Madrid’s Position
Barcelona Transfer Interest
Whether Alvarez should move
Atletico Madrid’s Position
Atletico chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin accused Barcelona of dishonesty and said Alvarez would never be sold to the club.
Barcelona Transfer Interest
Barcelona is continuing to be linked with Alvarez, who previously said he wanted to fulfil his dream of playing for the club.
Potential transfer alternative
Atletico Madrid’s Position
According to sources close to the situation, Atletico’s only viable alternative is Arsenal if the Premier League club offers around €150 million.
Barcelona Transfer Interest
No Barcelona offer or fee was specified in the article, while the transfer window remains open until Tuesday.
Alvarez’s immediate availability
Atletico Madrid’s Position
Mateu Alemany said Alvarez had been unwell, trained on Friday, and could soon be available for the next LaLiga match.
Barcelona Transfer Interest
Alvarez was left out of the Sevilla squad, keeping attention on both his fitness and the ongoing transfer speculation.
- Player
- Julian Alvarez
- Current club
- Atletico Madrid
- Training return
- Sunday
- Recent absence
- Missed three group sessions and trained alone on Friday
- Last match status
- Not selected for Atletico’s 3-1 win at Sevilla
- Reported transfer interest
- Barcelona
- Possible alternative
- Arsenal, with an offer of around €150 million described as viable
- Transfer deadline
- Tuesday