Atlético Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with Julián Álvarez scoring the decisive goal in the 48th minute.
Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez has ended his long-standing partnership with agent Fernando Hidalgo, following a summer transfer saga involving Barcelona. This development comes after Álvarez publicly expressed a desire to leave the club.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta and Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín have mended their relationship following a summer dispute over the pursuit of Julián Álvarez. The reconciliation occurred at a European Football Clubs assembly.
Julian Alvarez will remain at Atletico Madrid until at least January after his preferred move to Barcelona collapsed, but Diego Simeone now faces the task of reintegrating a player who has been booed by his own supporters.
Journalist Jordi Jota claims Atlético Madrid gave Julián Álvarez written permission to discuss a Barcelona move, contradicting the club’s public rejections and formal federation complaint.
Julián Álvarez will remain at Atlético Madrid until at least January following weeks of transfer speculation. The Argentine forward has returned to training and hopes to feature against Athletic Club.
Diego Simeone has confirmed Atlético Madrid will be without forwards Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth for their La Liga trip to Sevilla, while Cristian Romero will join the squad but faces a gradual return.
Argentina forward Julián Álvarez is weighing a move to Arsenal after Atlético Madrid’s CEO accused Barcelona of “dishonesty” and ruled out any sale to the Catalan club before Tuesday’s deadline.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has met with Julián Álvarez’s agent in Madrid to keep alive the club’s pursuit of the Atlético Madrid striker, though the Spanish club remain unwilling to sell.