Simeone confirms Julian Alvarez will stay at Atletico amid Barcelona interest
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Diego Simeone has stated that Julian Alvarez will not be leaving Atletico Madrid, despite Barcelona's ongoing interest. The Atletico manager emphasized that the decision to retain Alvarez is made by the club, reinforcing the striker's importance in the team's plans for the upcoming season. Alvarez, who has expressed a desire to leave, is expected to return to training next week, marking a pivotal moment in discussions regarding his future. Barcelona is observing the situation closely as Alvarez prepares to meet with the Atletico administration.
- •Simeone insists Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona.
- •Barcelona is close to finalizing other player departures.
- •Alvarez will return to preseason training next week.
- •Discussions about his future are expected to take place soon.
- •Simeone views Alvarez as a vital part of the squad.
- 3:56 PMESPN Soccer — Simeone: Atleti position on Álvarez unchanged
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
- 9:21 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid Decision On FC Barcelona Target Alvarez Revealed By Simeone
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Simeone insists Barcelona target Julian Alvarez will continue at Atletico: ‘Situation is very clear’
"Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday."I have no doubt that Atletico is the right place for Julian and that Julian is the centre-forward for Atletico Madrid.
"Barcelona have made solid progress on the transfer front in recent days, both in terms of arrivals and departures.While they are now on the verge of signing Rodri from Manchester City, Deco and Co. ma...
"Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has revealed his club's stance on the future of Julian Alvarez, who has long been linked with a potential move to FC Barcelona.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 8, 2026, 3:56 PMSimeone: Atleti position on Álvarez unchanged
Diego Simeone insists Atlético Madrid's position on Julián Álvarez has not changed despite Barcelona's interest and the striker's desire to leave.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:16 AMAtletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday."I have no doubt that Atletico is the right place for Julian and that Julian is the centre-forward for Atletico Madrid.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:21 AMAtletico Madrid Decision On FC Barcelona Target Alvarez Revealed By Simeone
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has revealed his club's stance on the future of Julian Alvarez, who has long been linked with a potential move to FC Barcelona.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:15 AMSimeone insists Barcelona target Julian Alvarez will continue at Atletico: ‘Situation is very clear’
Barcelona have made solid progress on the transfer front in recent days, both in terms of arrivals and departures.While they are now on the verge of signing Rodri from Manchester City, Deco and Co. ma...
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