Simeone and Álvarez discuss future at Atlético Madrid

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Simeone and Álvarez discuss future at Atlético Madrid

Summary

Diego Simeone met with Julían Álvarez ahead of Atlético Madrid's training session on Wednesday. This meeting marked the first since Álvarez expressed a desire to leave the club this summer. The discussion focused on the forward's situation, amidst ongoing speculation about his future with Atlético. No decisions have been reported following their conversation.

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Key Details

•Simeone and Álvarez met before training on August 12.
•Álvarez has indicated a desire to leave Atlético this summer.
•This was their first meeting regarding his situation.

Latest Updates

4:53 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Simeone, Álvarez hold talks at Atlético

What they're saying

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Diego Simeone and Julían Alvarez met ahead of Atlético Madrid's training session on Wednesday to discuss the star forward's situation, sources have told ESPN, in their first meeting since Álvarez revealed that he wants to leave the club this summer.
— ESPN Soccerby Alex Kirkland

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