Julian Alvarez trains with Atletico Madrid as transfer talks stall
Julian Alvarez, the Argentine striker of Atletico Madrid, has resumed contact with the club and begun a personalized training programme while on holiday in Ibiza. He is scheduled to report to the pre‑season camp on 10 August.
Alvarez previously announced his desire to move to FC Barcelona. Atletico have publicly refused to negotiate, maintaining a hard‑line stance despite reports that Barcelona may raise its bid from about €100 million to €115 million. Other clubs such as Arsenal, Paris Saint‑Germain and Roma (which has made an offer for defender Nahuel Molina) have also been linked to the Spanish side.
The transfer saga remains unresolved as the summer window closes. Alvarez’s contract runs until 2030 and includes a €500 million release clause, making any move a major market story.
Entities: Arsenal · Atlético Madrid · Barcelona · Diego Simeone · FC Barcelona · Julian Álvarez · Mikel Arteta · Paris Saint‑Germain
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alvarez is on holiday in Ibiza and will join Atletico Madrid training on 10 August. (article 8be5880f-0324-4385-8bd5-d3307afd739d)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alvarez's market value is reported at €90 million, and a transfer would likely exceed €100 million. (articles 805c8f78-0c00-4c4d-b291-284bd4de20e6 and 3172a920-5b47-4fae-8803-73284fda977b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alvarez's contract with Atletico Madrid expires on 30 June 2030. (article 805c8f78-0c00-4c4d-b291-284bd4de20e6)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alvarez requested an earlier meeting with Atletico Madrid officials to discuss his future, but the club refused. (article 805c8f78-0c00-4c4d-b291-284bd4de20e6)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Clubs linked to a possible transfer for Alvarez include Barcelona, Paris Saint‑Germain and Arsenal. (articles 805c8f78-0c00-4c4d-b291-284bd4de20e6 and 3172a920-5b47-4fae-8803-73284fda977b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Julian Alvarez has resumed contact with Atletico Madrid and started a personalized training programme prepared by the club. (article 8be5880f-0324-4385-8bd5-d3307afd739d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on Alvarez, saying he will not discuss players not at Arsenal. (article 3172a920-5b47-4fae-8803-73284fda977b)