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Julian Alvarez remains an Atletico Madrid player after his summer switch to Barcelona failed to materialise. The Argentine forward must now win back the trust of the Metropolitano crowd and rediscover his best form for Diego Simeone. Three consecutive away games offer a softer landing for his return to the starting eleven.
Matt
·8 min read
Jonathan David was officially presented on Wednesday as a new Atletico Madrid forward. The 26-year-old Canadian arrives on loan from Juventus with a purchase option reported to be around 25 million euros. The striker said he is ready to play and that his goal is to earn a permanent stay through his scoring performances.
Javi·6 min read
José María Giménez has left Atlético de Madrid on loan to Deportivo de La Coruña until the end of the season. The 31-year-old Uruguayan centre-back departs after 13 years in the first team, having made 384 official appearances and won five titles under Diego Simeone. The arrival of new defensive signings left him as a fifth-choice option in the back line.
Javi·5 min read
Atlético Madrid closed the summer transfer window with the arrival of Jonathan David, the continuity of Julián Álvarez and the departure of José María Giménez. Diego Simeone has a 25-man squad after investing 125 million euros. The aim is to compete for every title after five years without lifting one.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Cristian 'Cuti' Romero took part in one of Diego Simeone's starting lineups during Atletico Madrid's final training session before the transfer deadline. The Argentine centre-back rotated in defence alongside Pubill and Hancko as the club works on exits for Lemar, Obed Vargas, Carlos Martin and possibly Gimenez.
Natilla·5 min read
Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Juventus to sign Jonathan David on loan with a purchase option set at 25 million euros. The Canadian striker travels to the Spanish capital this September 1 to undergo his medical and sign his contract. The move strengthens Atletico's attack in the final stretch of the transfer window without affecting the roles of Julian Alvarez or Alexander Sorloth.
Natilla·5 min read
The association Acció Cassandra has taken the 'puta Barça y puta Catalunya' chants heard at the Metropolitano during the Atlético-Villarreal match on 23 August to the Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office. The complaint states that the chants were heard when Julián Álvarez came on in the 66th minute, against the backdrop of FC Barcelona's interest in the Argentine forward.
varela·6 min read
Unai Simón and Iñaki Williams spoke in Balaídos after the win over Celta Vigo and explained the media blackout the squad carried out on Thursday at Camp Nou. Both apologised and made clear the rift with the board goes beyond the issue of match tickets. The team has a meeting pending with president Jon Uriarte.
Matt·5 min read
Atlético Madrid are making a strong push in the final days of the transfer window to sign Jonathan David from Juventus. Diego Simeone wants a fourth attacking forward and the Spanish club has already proposed a loan with an option to buy. The deal depends on Juventus' own moves in attack.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Atlético Madrid blew Sevilla away with a dominant opening 30 minutes. Álex Baena scored twice and provided an assist to hand the Andalusian side their first LaLiga defeat of the season. The visitors managed the lead and controlled Sevilla's second-half push.
Natilla·5 min read