Coach Diego Simeone has confirmed that Julián Álvarez will be in Atlético Madrid's squad to face Athletic Club, saying the star has an "opportunity" to turn his situation around after failing to secure a move to Barcelona this summer.

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid's stance on Julián Álvarez is now official: The Argentina star will not be sold to Barcelona. The back-and-forth between the clubs over Álvarez has made it the transfer saga of the summer in European soccer.

La Liga champions Barca made the Argentina striker their big summer transfer target, but Atletico are determined not to sell to them

After the failed deal in the summer, FC Barcelona are reportedly set to go all out for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez in the upcoming winter transfer window, with his signing turning into a "personal matter.

FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez has been heavily booed by Atletico Madrid fans at the Metropolitano, as shown by various videos posted on social media.

Alvarez has been at the centre of transfer intrigue involving Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Atletico this summer.

Following the failed move for Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez revealed that FC Barcelona's approach to sign him "were true." Lautaro Martinez emerged as one of FC Barcelona‘s primary targets late in the 2026 summer transfer window as the club searched for a premier No.

Barcelona's Dani Olmo says he doesn't understand Atlético Madrid's refusal to negotiate a deal for Julián Álvarez with the Spanish champions.