Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany firmly closed the door on a sale of Julián Álvarez this Saturday. The club maintains an inflexible stance regarding the future of the Argentine forward. Atlético de Madrid currently sit sixth in LaLiga with four points from two games, three points behind leaders Alavés.
Mateu Alemany addressed the issue ahead of the match against Sevilla. The executive was emphatic in stating the club is counting on the player for this season. "It's a topic that I think has tired the spectators. We have been very clear, very forceful," Alemany said. He added that the plan is "very clear" and they expect his reintegration after feeling unwell.
Álvarez missed Saturday's match due to that reason, having only returned to training on Friday. His only appearance this season came last week, when he played 24 minutes in the 2-2 draw against Villarreal. The forward was met with whistles from a section of the fans at the Metropolitano. Interest from Barcelona and a potential return to England appear ruled out by the club's firm position.
While Álvarez's future is settled, Diego Simeone's team looks to improve its performance. With four goals scored and two conceded, the +2 difference is positive but the team needs more consistency. The next challenge is a difficult trip to San Mamés to face Athletic Club, who are 19th in the table.
The injury list also conditions Simeone's options. According to our verified data, Thomas Lemar, Alexander Sørloth and Morten Hjulmand are currently sidelined. This context makes retaining a player like Álvarez even more important for the team's depth.
Away from the first-team spotlight, the club continues its activity in other categories. The Juvenil A team, the current champion, will face opponents in the Youth League group stage, including youth sides of clubs like Inter, Roma and Leipzig.
The subsidiary's agenda begins on September 8th and runs through December. This commitment in the top European youth competition is a priority for the academy. Meanwhile, the first team must focus on climbing positions in the LaLiga standings, where every point is vital to keep pace at the top.
Atletico Madrid's stance is clear and leaves Julián Álvarez focused on contributing to the sporting project. With a demanding schedule ahead, including the match against Athletic Club, squad stability is key. Fans can follow the team's progress and check upcoming matches on our fixtures calendar.
