Atlético covers its back in the face of a possible departure of Julián

The Madrid team is considering a world champion to strengthen their forward line

Mario Roldán Martínez | 27 Aug 2026 | 16.30
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Julián Álvarez celebrates a goal with the Atlético shirt against Espanyol / Getty Images
Julián Álvarez celebrates a goal with the Atlético shirt against Espanyol / Getty Images

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The transfer market of Atlético de Madrid considers Borja Iglesias, the Spanish international forward from Celta, as a possible addition in the final days if the departure of Alexander Sorloth or Julián Álvarez eventually occurs. The operation will depend on the fact that the red and white club releases a spot in its attack beforehand.

Atlético de Madrid: Borja Iglesias Enters the Scene

The name of Borja Iglesias emerges as an alternative for Atlético de Madrid in a scenario conditioned by Sorloth's future. The Norwegian is in demand, with both Juventus and Turkish clubs showing interest this summer.

Sorloth's situation has already prompted movements in the market. Juventus has once again shown interest in the Atlético forward this week, while Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray had previously explored his acquisition.

Furthermore, Atlético is aware of the sporting scenario losing Sorloth would create. The Norwegian started the season with a muscular injury that kept him out of the early matches, and Julián Álvarez's situation also influences Diego Simeone's offensive planning.

Iglesias would bring experience in LaLiga, coming off a 2025-26 season with 18 goals in 47 matches with Celta across all competitions. In the league, he scored 14 goals, becoming the top scorer of the Galician team.

Borja Iglesias, an option for Atlético's attack / RC Celta de Vigo

Borja Iglesias, an Option Linked to Sorloth or Julián's Departure

The Celta forward has not been able to start the 2026-27 season normally. Iglesias suffered a myofascial tear in his left soleus that will keep him out for approximately two weeks, and he has not debuted in this campaign yet.

This setback does not eliminate the interest his situation may generate but rather adds a variable to any operation in the final days of the market. The Celta currently has the player under contract, and there is no information about a formal offer from Atlético at the moment.

Iglesias's arrival must also be analyzed alongside Julián Álvarez's future. The Argentine remains linked to Atlético until 2030, but his desire to leave and Barcelona's interest keep a situation open that could alter the final composition of the attack.

Currently, Atlético has not finalized Sorloth's departure. The club has maintained a cautious stance on his sale, although various reports suggest that an offer meeting their conditions could change the scenario before the market closes.

Therefore, the next move will be decisive: if Sorloth leaves Atlético de Madrid in the final days of the market, Borja Iglesias could become one of the alternatives to fill his spot, while Julián Álvarez's future remains another determining factor in defining the red and white attack.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Atlético se cubre las espaldas ante una posible marcha de Julián