Diego Simeone comments on Julian Alvarez amid Barcelona interest
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone addressed Julian Alvarez's future on July 3, amidst Barcelona's ongoing interest in the player. Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave Atletico Madrid this summer to join Barcelona, which has initiated talks about a potential transfer. Simeone praised Alvarez, calling him one of the best players globally and vital to Atletico's plans, stating the team will be built around him if he stays. The manager also mentioned that Alvarez is physically well after meeting with him recently. Despite Atletico's intentions to retain the striker, Barcelona remains attentive to the situation and is reportedly eager to secure his services.
- •Simeone labels Alvarez as one of the world's top players
- •Alvarez seeks to join Barcelona this summer
- •Atletico Madrid is hesitant to strengthen a rival
- •Simeone confirms Alvarez is physically fit
- •Barcelona continues to monitor Alvarez's status
- 5:04 PMESPN Soccer — Simeone: Álvarez remains central to Atleti plans
- 7:46 AMYahoo Sports — Simeone Breaks Silence On Talks With Barcelona Target Julian Alvarez
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The best player we have’ – Diego Simeone breaks silence on Julian Alvarez’s future amid Barcelona transfer talk
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Diego Simeone finally opens up about Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez’s future: ‘Things will sort themselves out’
"Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has delivered his clearest verdict yet on Julian Alvarez’s future amid strong interest from Barcelona.The Julian Alvarez Barcelona transfer saga has gathered pa...
"Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has told ESPN he is still planning to build his team around Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona's interest in signing the wantaway Argentina forward.
"Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has revealed talks he recently held with FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez in the United States.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 3, 2026, 5:04 PMSimeone: Álvarez remains central to Atleti plans
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has told ESPN he is still planning to build his team around Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona's interest in signing the wantaway Argentina forward.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 7:46 AMSimeone Breaks Silence On Talks With Barcelona Target Julian Alvarez
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has revealed talks he recently held with FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez in the United States.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 7:09 AM‘The best player we have’ – Diego Simeone breaks silence on Julian Alvarez’s future amid Barcelona transfer talk
The boss isn’t sure what will happen.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 6:20 AMDiego Simeone finally opens up about Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez’s future: ‘Things will sort themselves out’
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has delivered his clearest verdict yet on Julian Alvarez’s future amid strong interest from Barcelona.The Julian Alvarez Barcelona transfer saga has gathered pa...
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