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Julian Alvarez starts Atletico Madrid training amid Barcelona interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:25 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Julian Alvarez starts Atletico Madrid training amid Barcelona interest

Summary

Julian Alvarez has begun training under Atletico Madrid despite ongoing speculation about his future with FC Barcelona. The Argentine striker reestablished contact with Atletico and is following a fitness program while on vacation. Relations between Barcelona and Atletico have soured, leading to an official complaint as Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin confirmed the club will not negotiate with Barcelona. Alvarez could remain at Atletico or hope for an overseas offer, with a move to Barcelona now seemingly blocked. He is expected to report back to Atletico's training ground on August 10.

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Status Watch

•Alvarez resumes training under Atletico Madrid's coaching staff.
•Barcelona's attempts to acquire Alvarez prompted an official complaint from Atletico.
•Alvarez will complete his training plan before returning to Atletico on August 10.
•A transfer to Barcelona now appears unlikely due to strained relations.
•Atletico hopes to retain Alvarez as a key player amid ongoing uncertainty.

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10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona target Julian Alvarez begins Atletico Madrid training plan amid ongoing transfer saga

What they're saying

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Despite his future remaining one of the biggest stories of the summer, FC Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez has resumed work under Atlético Madrid’s guidance, reports MARCA.The Argentine str...
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