According to Spanish media reports, Julián Álvarez did not participate in Atlético Madrid's training on Wednesday, and the club believes the player is facing continuous external pressure.

This Wednesday brought new developments in the Julián Álvarez situation. The Argentine player did not train with the team, having contacted the medical staff to report feeling unwell and not being in the right state to participate in training. Atlético Madrid officially listed this as a fitness issue.

Atlético Madrid remains resolute in protecting the club's interests. To that end, the club is adding evidence and records of actions from Álvarez's representatives and Barcelona's continued pressure to its existing complaint against Barcelona filed with FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation.

This pressure has affected the player's willingness to train, causing Atlético Madrid direct losses including economic damage, reduced competitive performance, and reputational harm. The club believes it must continue protecting its interests. At the same time, Atlético Madrid is being patient, providing necessary support, and maintaining contact with the relevant club departments to care for the player and help him recover as quickly as possible to resume training and return to full fitness.

Atlético Madrid believes the series of actions by the representatives, the player's associates, and Barcelona have destabilized the player's situation, so the club will continue supporting him and helping to improve the circumstances.

Furthermore, Atlético Madrid confirms that the possibility of Julián Álvarez joining Barcelona is 0%. The club views this as a matter of respect and dignity, not finances. Atlético Madrid will not engage in dialogue or negotiations with Barcelona. The club believes it is the sole victim in this matter, with damages manifesting in economic, competitive, social, and reputational dimensions. Economically, the club continues paying the player and his representatives. Competitively, the player's form has declined, preventing the team from utilizing him normally. Socially, the situation has created a negative atmosphere among Atlético Madrid supporters. Reputationally, the club has been insulted in both Spain and Argentina over this matter.

After Álvarez requested a salary increase, the club agreed to negotiate. However, the Argentine player ultimately stated he wanted to leave the team, citing competitive reasons. The club told him they did not want him to leave and that remaining would make him a key player for the team.

Considering the possibility that the player might not ultimately want to leave but currently feels uncomfortable, Atlético Madrid formally communicated conditions to him in writing. If he wished to transfer, the club would complete the deal by June 20th for €150 million, as it was a World Cup year and the club needed time to find a replacement.

However, after the deadline passed, Atlético Madrid received offers only through Barcelona intermediaries. These consisted of a fixed €90 million payable over six years plus €10 million in add-ons. Since then, Atlético Madrid has considered the Julián Álvarez matter closed, with the player remaining part of the squad for the 2026/27 season.

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