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Atletico Madrid’s Mateu Alemany says Julian Alvarez—who missed training with illness—is set to return and be available for the next La Liga match, and Atletico has publicly stated they won’t sell to Barcelona. The saga appears to be winding down, with Alvarez expected to remain at Atlético, while Arsenal remain interested but Alvarez has reportedly told Mikel Arteta he does not want to move to north London.
Julian Álvarez’s agent denied reports that the Atletico Madrid forward is suffering from depression, insisting there’s no truth to the claims. Álvarez reportedly missed training this week with illness while Barca’s pursuit is blocked; Atlético have stated they won’t sell and hope he returns ahead of the next La Liga match.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez is complicated by Brexit-era residency issues: Alvarez’s family in Spain could not easily relocate to England after some relatives’ residence permits expired, making a move to Arsenal unlikely and leaving his Atletico Madrid future uncertain, with Barca’s bid reportedly blocked for now.
Julian Álvarez has missed training for the third straight day as Atlético de Madrid blocks his move to Barcelona. Atlético’s CEO said Alvarez is “not doing well” and hinted someone is feeding him lies, amid rumors he was promised a Barcelona exit. Alvarez has also hinted he was lied to, while Arsenal and Manchester City are floated as potential suitors. With the transfer window closing soon, Atlético remains reluctant to sell to a rival, leaving Alvarez’s future uncertain.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta reiterated that Barça would like Julián Álvarez’s offer to be accepted and are prepared to buy him if Atlético Madrid sells; Atlético insists Álvarez isn’t for sale despite his request to move, and the saga has grown tense with Atlético fans booing the forward as the transfer window nears its end.
Mourinho revealed Real Madrid made a very good offer to Rodri, but the Spain midfielder hesitated and ultimately signed for Barcelona in a €75m move, with Rodri later saying Barca was his first choice, drawn to Hansi Flick’s style.
Barcelona completed the €75m signing of Rodri from Manchester City; Hansi Flick called him perhaps the best No. 6, noting he can control games, contribute in defense and aerial duels, and raise the level of the squad, with Rodri in good shape after back surgery and set to begin training ahead of Barca’s La Liga title defense.