Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez will return to the team on August 10th Beijing time (CEST), and Atletico Madrid has made it clear that they will not engage in any negotiations regarding his transfer.

After the World Cup, teams' attention has shifted back to domestic leagues. Atletico Madrid will kick off the new La Liga season on August 19th, with their first match against Malaga. Argentine and Spanish internationals who participated in the World Cup final are required to return to training on August 10th (Monday), just 9 days before the first league match.

Julian Alvarez is also on the list of players returning on that day, along with the rest of his Argentine teammates and Spanish internationals. Before that, Atletico Madrid has arranged two preseason warm-up matches: against Manchester United in Stockholm on August 1st, and against Manchester City in Seoul on August 9th.

After the World Cup, Atletico Madrid's stance on Julian Alvarez has remained unchanged. The player is required to return on August 10th and begin training with other players who participated in the final. Atletico Madrid, through Miguel Angel Gil, has clearly stated that they will not negotiate with any club regarding Alvarez.

The club's position is very clear. Barcelona already knows that Alvarez will not wear the Blaugrana jersey. Atletico Madrid will not engage in any negotiations with Barcelona, who has already started considering other alternatives. Real Madrid has withdrawn from the potential pursuit of the Atletico Madrid striker.

What will happen after August 10th is still unknown. Atletico Madrid's stance is firm and they will not back down. Unless Arsenal or other clubs make an offer that is difficult to refuse – something no one currently believes will happen. Alvarez's release clause is 500 million euros, and there is no other way out. The teams that want him already know the price. Cerezo and Gil Marín are very clear about this, and no one is willing to take a step back.

Atletico Madrid hopes Alvarez gets a good rest and is fully prepared for the new season. The reunion scene might be complicated, but there have been precedents of players turning around similar difficult situations in the past.

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