Overview
- Julian Álvarez returned to Madrid and completed club medical tests on Monday as he rejoined Atlético’s pre-season program.
- A planned face-to-face with coach Diego Simeone has been postponed until at least Wednesday, leaving Álvarez to wait before making a private exit request.
- Atlético’s leadership remains publicly firm that Álvarez is not for sale and has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA and the Spanish federation over Barcelona’s conduct.
- Barcelona has already submitted a nine-figure offer reported around €100–120 million and says it will improve its bid only if Atlético agree to enter negotiations; Arsenal and PSG have also shown interest but are considered secondary.
- With weeks left in the window, the meeting with Simeone will shape preseason plans and determine whether Barcelona pursues a revised proposal or activates alternative targets.