Atlético de Madrid confirms Julián Álvarez will remain with the club
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Atlético de Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil announced that Julián Álvarez will stay with the team for the current season. In statements to Agencia EFE, Gil reaffirmed Álvarez's importance to the club, emphasizing support for his development and a commitment to the team's values. He dismissed transfer rumors linking Álvarez to Barcelona and Arsenal, stating that any inquiries would be referred to the player's release clause. Álvarez remains integral to Atlético's plans as he continues training under coach Diego Simeone.
- •Miguel Ángel Gil confirmed Álvarez will stay at Atlético de Madrid.
- •Gil described Álvarez as an indispensable part of the team.
- •Transfer talks with Barcelona and Arsenal are ruled out.
- •Álvarez continues training under coach Diego Simeone.
- •Gil called for respect toward Atlético's sporting strategy.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — 👊Case CLOSED: Gil Martín confirms Julián is staying
"Atlético de Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil definitively shut down the rumors surrounding Julián Álvarez’s departure. In statements to Agencia EFE, the executive confirmed that the “Spider” will...
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