According to the Daily Sports, Atletico Madrid has informed Arsenal that they will not entertain offers for Marc Pubill.

Marc Pubill has experienced rapid growth in the past 15 months. In May 2025, he was a Segunda División right-back for Almeria, and now he is a world champion, having been converted to a center-back under Simeone and becoming an important part of Atletico Madrid's defense.

His journey to this point has not been easy. Atletico Madrid paid 16 million euros to sign him last July, but he was completely ignored by the coach when he first joined. His first start did not come until November 29, and he played as a center-back, not his familiar position.

When Atletico Madrid's defense encountered problems, Pubill delivered high-level performances, eventually becoming one of the center-backs Simeone trusted in key matches, which also earned him a spot in the Spanish national team. Pubill's characteristics are high intensity, giving his all in every game, making him a perfect fit for Atletico Madrid's club philosophy.

Such excellent performances have attracted the interest of another European giant, Arsenal. Arteta's team currently has the top center-back pairing of Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal's sporting management, led by Berta, is exploring the possibility of signing the Catalan defender.

Arsenal has already contacted Atletico Madrid, hoping to open negotiations, but the answer they received was very clear: Atletico Madrid will not entertain offers for Pubill. Pubill's release clause is 500 million euros, and his contract expires in 2030. With his outstanding performance last season, his contract may even be extended with a pay raise.

This case may be reminiscent of Alvarez's current situation. Although Alvarez wants to leave the club, he is still an Atletico Madrid player. Although the sporting management has included both players in their plans this season, Pubill's situation is different.

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