Overview
- On Thursday the Atlético de Madrid council issued a unanimous communiqué that it will not negotiate Álvarez’s transfer to FC Barcelona because Barcelona did not meet the club's ethical and professional requirements.
- Julián Álvarez has missed two consecutive training sessions for an 'indisposición', creating uncertainty over his availability and increasing pressure on coach Diego Simeone ahead of upcoming matches.
- FC Barcelona publicly says its earlier €100 million offer stands and president Joan Laporta has reaffirmed the club’s desire to sign Álvarez.
- Arsenal is reported as an alternative suitor that Atlético would consider, but media reporting indicates Álvarez prefers a move to Barcelona and has resisted returning to England.
- Álvarez is under contract until June 2030 with a reported €500 million release clause, so any transfer will require Atlético’s agreement and must be resolved before the summer window closes on September 1.