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The Arsenal has reached an agreement with Atlético de Madrid to transfer Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward, for a fee close to 150 million euros. A move that could shake up the transfer market.
The final decision now lies in the hands of the Argentine international, who agreed to the impossibility of joining FC Barcelona after Atletico Madrid's board refused to negotiate with LaLiga rivals before the transfer deadline, as reported by Diario Marca.
Julián opens the door to Arsenal for the first time. All the details at @marca https://t.co/KVqXuR30uk
— David G. Medina (@medinamarca) August 26, 2026
The rupture at the Metropolitano and Julián Álvarez's decision
The turning point in Álvarez's future occurred on Sunday at the Metropolitano, where his family was not present in the stands and the forward retired to the locker room before the rest of the team arrived. The club protected the player by avoiding contact with the crowd after the whistles he received, a fact confirmed by Diego Simeone in a press conference.
Tension increased this Wednesday when the 26-year-old player did not show up for morning training citing physical discomfort. This absence thwarted the intention of Atletico's board to mend the contract relationship through a public apology from the forward and the termination of his ties with his main agent, Hidalgo.
The agreement between Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid for 150 million euros
In light of the final veto to move to Camp Nou, Sergio, Álvarez's second agent, took direct action to explore a move to the Emirates Stadium. The Arsenal's management accepted the valuation of 150 million euros set by Atletico's Sports Director, Mateu Alemany, pending the player's approval.
Simultaneously, the Spanish team's sporting direction has already lined up a replacement in the market to cover the offensive vacancy once the departure is formalized. The feasibility of the transfer depends solely on the forward signing with the London club before the summer transfer deadline.
Arsenal's representatives will hold a virtual meeting with Álvarez's agents in the next 24 hours. In this meeting, the English executives will present the final terms of the personal contract to get the forward's approval and schedule medical exams in London before the weekend.
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