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Enrique Cerezo confirms Julián Álvarez will remain at Atlético Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:55 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Enrique Cerezo confirms Julián Álvarez will remain at Atlético Madrid

Summary

Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atlético Madrid, addressed the media today regarding Julián Álvarez. He emphasized that the Argentine forward is not leaving the club, countering speculation. Cerezo referred to an earlier comment by Álvarez expressing a desire to leave as a mistake. The meeting comes amid ongoing rumors about the player's future with the team. Discussions around squad stability appear to be a priority for Atlético this summer.

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Key Details

•Enrique Cerezo spoke to the media on July 16, 2026.
•Cerezo insists Julián Álvarez will not leave Atlético Madrid.
•Álvarez's previous comments about wanting to leave were described as a slip.
•The statement aims to quell transfer speculation surrounding the player.

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7:55 PMYahoo Sports — 😱 He let it slip...: Cerezo insists Julián is staying

What they're saying

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Enrique Cerezo, Atlético Madrid’s top boss, spoke to the media today and was asked about Julián Álvarez.First of all, the main thing to note was the slip-up where he called the Argentine Julián ...
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