Atletico Madrid has spoken out on Julián Álvarez's future after the player expressed his interest in being transferred. The situation generated buzz in the media and shook the club.

What happened?

The Argentine team beat Austria 2-0 in the second round of the 2026 World Cup. Julián Álvarez revolutionized his followers with an explicit request to leave Atletico Madrid.

Why is it important for Atletico Madrid?

The news generated a lot of buzz in the media around the world and shook Spain and especially the club. Atletico Madrid congratulated Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada on the Argentine victory, but did not include Julián Álvarez.

What comes next?

Julián Álvarez's future is a mystery and a decision will have to be made by the management for the next season, which will start after the 2026 World Cup. Atletico Madrid is currently in 4th place in the league with 69 points, 21 wins, 6 draws and 11 losses in 38 games. Their recent form is LWWLW. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 4th | | Points | 69 | | Games played | 38 | | Wins | 21 | | Draws | 6 | | Losses | 11 | | Recent form | LWWLW | Atletico Madrid's next match will be against Manchester United on August 1, 2026, at home. Players J. Alvarez, P. Barrios, J. Cardoso, J. M. Gimenez, N. Gonzalez, and N. Molina are currently injured.