Julián Alvarez has not participated in training sessions this week due to indisposition. Miguel Ángel Gil stated that he is really unwell. It is considered difficult for Julián Alvarez to participate in the upcoming match.

Jan Oblak stated that Julián Álvarez is with the team and that they are going to support him. Oblak added that they want the best for him and know what he can give. He described the situation as not being comfortable for anyone but expressed hope that everything will be resolved and that at the end of the season, everyone will be happy.

Atlético de Madrid's director of football, Mateu Alemany, insisted on the club's position of not wanting to negotiate a transfer for Julián Álvarez, who is sought after by Barça. The club's president, Enrique Cerezo, also commented that Barça had not met the required standard regarding the matter of Julián Álvarez and avoided commenting further on a hypothetical departure for the Argentine.

Julián Álvarez, who did not take part, has resumed training following unsuccessful negotiations between his club and Barça.

The president of Atletico Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, has commented on Julian Alvarez's situation and expressed confidence that Alvarez would win back the supporters. According to his coach Diego Simeone, Alvarez will not play the opening match of the Liga season because he is not yet physically ready.

FC Barcelone made an offer of 100 million euros for Julián Álvarez, which was refused by Atlético de Madrid. According to TyC Sports, the entourage of Julián Álvarez requested an urgent meeting with Atlético's executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín to attempt to resolve the situation. Álvarez wishes to remind him of a commitment allegedly made in February to facilitate his departure in the event of a satisfactory offer. The club's position has not changed, and Simeone plans to have Álvarez for the next season, especially after the significant departure of Griezmann.

Julián Álvarez is not travelling due to his lack of match fitness. It is stated that the Argentinian's absence is not a punishment related to his desire to leave.

Mundo Deportivo reported that Julián Álvarez asked Atlético de Madrid for a transfer during the World Cup to fulfill a personal dream. The player did not name any club, although it was understood among circles close to Barcelona supporters that the dream was to play for Barça. Atlético reported FC Barcelona to FIFA for what the club understood to be harassment and pressure on a player under contract. The report specifies that the request was made on June 23, and that Álvarez has maintained this position since.

AS reports that Julián Alvarez has recently joined the team's training during ongoing speculation about his future. He will have only nine days to prepare for the start of the league. It is also mentioned that Alvarez spoke about a transfer fulfilling his dream.

Julián Álvarez showed a desire to leave Atlético de Madrid during the World Cup, and the club's position is that he is not for sale. Cadena SER reported that Álvarez's statements led to the current situation and that the squad believes it is now his responsibility to acknowledge his mistake and apologize to supporters before regaining trust on the field.

Julian Alvarez has publicly stated his desire to sign for FC Barcelona. AS reports that the Atletico Madrid management will ask Julian Alvarez to apologize and focus on his preparation. Atletico Madrid categorically refuses to consider his transfer to FC Barcelona.

In an interview with ESPN Argentina, Julian Alvarez admitted that a transfer is the best thing for everyone and that he wants to fulfil his dream. He said that while he does not think it is the right time to talk about the situation, he also cannot hide. Alvarez stated that he has to be honest and has spoken with the people at the club he needed to speak with. He has previously stated that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer. The Atleti boss told reporters that the club took a decision which Miguel Angel explained well. He said they are very happy with Julian and that from a sporting perspective, they will help him keep growing and improving so that he can give the club what he has given them over the last two years, which was substantial.

Diego Simeone said the situation regarding Julian Alvarez is very clear and that the club has made a decision that Miguel Ángel explained very well. The manager stated that they are very satisfied with Julián and, from a sporting point of view, will help him continue his progress, keep improving, and give back what he has provided to them over the last two years, which he described as tremendous.

Barça director of sport Deco and his close associate João Amaral are in Madrid for a meeting with Fernando Hidalgo, the agent of Argentine striker Alvarez, whom the Blaugranas are targeting. According to Sport, the Catalan club is continuing its pursuit and the purpose of the meeting is to establish a plan to facilitate Alvarez's departure from Atlético.

Julián Alvarez assumes that his immediate future is not at Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo. If he continues to want to leave Atlético, the only possible exit is the Premier League. This exit would only happen if an important offer arrives, which has not happened so far.

According to Goal.com, Atletico Madrid are reported to have told Julian Alvarez that he can choose between staying at the club or moving to the Premier League.

Barça president Laporta said that they have submitted a bid for Julián and that the decision is up to Atlético. He stated that the bid is very good, but that it is not valid indefinitely. Laporta also stated that Flick and Deco want Julián, but should Atlético decline the offer, the club will pursue other options.

A few weeks ago, after an Argentina national team match, Julián Álvarez asked to leave the red-and-white club. Simeone remained calm and confident that everything will be resolved. Simeone stated that Álvarez's future is, above all, the next match and that the best thing the player can do is focus on that. The manager said Álvarez should not think about all the things that have emerged, as they should not cause him confusion. He also said that things will be resolved as they have always been resolved in life.

Julián Alvarez wants to leave Atlético de Madrid and it is suggested he wishes to sign for Barça. According to Onda Cero, Barça recently made a first offer that is considered to be ridiculous. The offer was for 100 million euros, but the club wanted to pay this amount over six years, with 16.6 million euros to be paid this summer.

Julian Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave Atletico Madrid. Miguel Angel Gil Marin, CEO of Atletico Madrid, stated that Alvarez has spoken with the club, but that Atletico Madrid has stated they do not want to sell him to any club this summer.

AS reports that a comment suggested Julián Alvarez could move to Saudi Arabia and mentioned a minimum price of 150 million euros.

90min reports that private tensions were one factor for Julián Alvarez’s decline in performance, and that these tensions include allegations of unfulfilled promises over a new contract.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Premier League clubs are very interested in Julian Alvarez and are going to be very aggressive this summer. Romano stated it is not going to be easy for Atletico Madrid to keep Julian Alvarez. A new contract for Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid is very unlikely. Currently, it is more up to Julian Alvarez to decide what he wants to do and then eventually negotiate.

Information verified with Julián Alvarez's only official spokesperson indicates the player would want to leave Atlético de Madrid. This desire is not due to anger or petulance, and there will be no public controversy or scandal.

Marcos Llorente stated that Julian Alvarez himself does not know his future at this moment and declined to discuss the possible transfer further.

Sport speculates that Julian Alvarez could be ready to leave Atletico Madrid after the club's Champions League elimination by Arsenal, one of the clubs interested in the Argentine. The Spanish club signed the striker as a central part of their project for a fee of up to €95m, with Alvarez keen to win major trophies and be the team's main player. However, Alvarez has won nothing in his two seasons at the club. It is believed that the loss to Arsenal may convince the player to seek a transfer away from Spain's capital.

Enrique Cerezo stated that Julian Alvarez is an Atlético player and will remain so next season, adding that continuing to talk about it is not good for anyone. The statement was described as a denial of rumors regarding Julian Alvarez leaving the club and as completely closing the possibility of the Argentine forward's departure.

The Spanish show El Chiringuito has reported that Julian Alvarez has been contacted by Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique, who would like him to become the new striker for the club.

Hansi Flick, the coach of FC Barcelone, reportedly contacted Julián Álvarez by phone. According to Matías Palacios, Hansi Flick has been interested in the profile of the Atlético Madrid striker for some time and expressed his interest directly during this first contact. Flick has a vision to integrate Julián Álvarez into his project for the upcoming season, and the striker is the priority target for the Azulgranas to strengthen their attack.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Julian Alvarez is not interested in a return to the Premier League.

Simeone commented on public statements made by Julian Alvarez which suggested uncertainty about his future. Simeone said Julian has made the right statements and contributes a lot to the team. Simeone also reassured fans that everything is fine.

On DAZN, Atletico Madrid's sporting director, Mateu Alemany, stated that Julian Alvarez has very clearly said he is very happy at Atletico. Alemany explained that everything Alvarez says is interpreted differently. Julian Alvarez has four years left on his contract and the club hopes he will stay even longer, possibly extending his contract. The sporting director said that he sees no story concerning Julian Alvarez.

Diego Simeone responded evasively during a press conference on Friday when he was questioned about Julian Alvarez publicly indicating a potential departure this summer.

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is pushing for the club to bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 90 million euros.