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Atlético de Madrid head to Seville with only Ademola Lookman available as a pure striker. Alexander Sorloth's injury and Julián Álvarez's push to leave force Diego Simeone to share the scoring burden across several players. The coach is betting on a collective response to overcome a difficult start to the season in attack.
Natilla·4 min read
Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important when the forward returns to training at Atletico Madrid. The Argentina international will miss Saturday's game against Sevilla and his future remains unresolved. Atletico have made it clear they will not sell him to Barcelona.
InfoBlaugrana
·5 min read
Julián Alvarez sat out Atlético Madrid's training session on Friday for the third consecutive day, officially due to illness that has now stretched far beyond a routine absence. The Argentine striker is expected to miss the league match against Sevilla while the club rules out any move to FC Barcelona and points to Arsenal as the only possible alternative.
Javi·5 min read
Arsenal remain in the hunt for Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid made clear they will never sell the Argentine forward to Barcelona. The London club has been working on the deal for months, betting that the Catalan side would fail to complete the operation. Any move would require a package of around €150 million and could see another attacker head to the Metropolitano.
Natilla·6 min read
Atletico Madrid's chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has shut the door on Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty and insisting the Argentina forward will not be sold to them under any circumstances. The strong response came one day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his club remained very interested in signing the World Cup winner.
Javi·6 min read
Atletico Madrid's CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin insists Julian Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona 'under any circumstances' as the war of words between the two LaLiga giants reaches fever pitch. Alvarez has missed two straight training sessions through illness and Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste hit back at Gil Marin, calling his remarks 'out of line' and 'disrespectful'.
Javi·7 min read
Atlético Madrid's Board of Directors, backed by investment fund Apollo, issued a strong statement to make its position clear on Julián Álvarez: the club will not negotiate his transfer with FC Barcelona. The club believes the Catalan side has failed to meet ethical and professional standards of respect between institutions. The decision is unanimous and supported by all main shareholders.
varela·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé has moved to the top of the LaLiga 2026-27 Pichichi standings after scoring a hat-trick against Real Sociedad in the second round of fixtures. The French forward, who failed to score on the opening matchday, now overtakes Aubameyang, Raphinha, Fermín, Mariano and Roberto Fernández, all level on two goals. Mbappé is chasing the top scorer award for the third consecutive season.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Atletico Madrid have hit back at Barcelona once again over Julian Alvarez. After Joan Laporta repeated the club's interest in the forward, Atletico insist there is no possibility of selling the Argentina international to the Catalan side. The row between the two boards is escalating with the transfer deadline just days away.
varela·6 min read
Atletico Madrid have broken their silence on the Julian Alvarez transfer saga and insist there is no scenario in which the Argentine forward joins Barcelona this summer. The club describes itself as the 'only victim' of what it calls a campaign of lies and half-truths. Arsenal remain interested and could make a late bid before the transfer window closes.
Natilla·6 min read