Overview
- Enrique Cerezo reiterated that Álvarez is contracted at Atlético and described him as happy at the club, adding that Barcelona have made no official contact.
- Ronald Araujo publicly lauded Álvarez as one of the best forwards, comments that Spanish reports say were viewed as disrespectful inside Atlético ahead of their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.
- Multiple outlets continue to link Álvarez to Barcelona and Premier League sides, with TEAMtalk reporting Arsenal and Chelsea have maintained contact, though Mail Sport says he is not currently a Chelsea target.
- Reports outline major hurdles to any transfer, including a contract to 2030, a reported €500m release clause, and guidance that Atlético would seek a fee near €100m.
- Fichajes floated a creative structure involving cash plus Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, a scenario presented as speculative with no agreement in place, while Álvarez’s domestic goal drought since November remains under scrutiny.