Julian Alvarez stays at Atletico amid stalled transfer talks

Julian Alvarez, the Argentine striker, remains at Atletico Madrid after recent transfer speculation involving Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Real Madrid reportedly submitted a €150 million offer, which Atletico rejected, while Barcelona has also shown interest and reportedly has an offer on the table with an expiry date.

Atletico has indicated that Alvarez will only leave if his release clause is triggered. The player, asked about his future after Argentina’s World Cup qualifier win over Egypt, said his priority is the upcoming World Cup and he will not comment further on any move.

The situation highlights the ongoing tug‑of‑war between Spain’s top clubs for a forward who is also a key figure for the Argentine national team.