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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward, will remain at Atlético de Madrid after the closing of September 1. The transfer market of Barcelona failed to reach an agreement with the red and white club, which maintained its refusal to negotiate, while Arsenal also failed to convince the Argentine. The next scenario points to the January market.
Julián Álvarez faces continuity at Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid maintained its stance throughout the summer of not transferring Julián Álvarez to Barcelona. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín had already publicly rejected offers of 100 million euros and stated that he would not accept offers of 150 or 200 million either.
The club had also set a specific condition: if the player wanted to leave, a proposal of 150 million euros before June 20 had to be received. That condition was not met, and the subsequent offer from Barça fell outside of that scenario.
Álvarez has a contract with Atlético until June 30, 2030, with a release clause of 500 million euros, as reported during the summer. Since his arrival from Manchester City, he has scored 49 goals and 17 assists in 107 matches with the red and white team.
The issue now is both sporting and environmental. Atlético's fans have already shown their rejection during the match against Villarreal when the Argentine received a strong booing after his desire to move to Barcelona was revealed.
Simeone will have to manage his return to the team after a summer marked by uncertainty. The Argentine resumed training normally on September 1, the day of the market closing.

Barcelona keeps Julián Álvarez as a target for January
Barcelona didn't manage to complete the signing during the summer market but has not ruled out Julián Álvarez. According to information released after the closing, the Blaugrana club keeps the forward as a target and is considering making a new attempt in January.
Gabriel Jesus' arrival does not rule out that possibility. Barcelona signed the Brazilian from Arsenal for about 10 million euros, with a contract until 2029, but the sporting direction remains open to seeking Álvarez in another window.
The financial scenario could also change in winter. Reports by SPORT and Eurosport indicate that Barcelona could have a fair play margin of between 65 and 70 million euros by then, although the operation will also depend on the conditions set by Atlético.
Atlético's stance remains the main obstacle. The Board of Directors unanimously supported the decision not to negotiate with Barcelona, while Gil Marín has stressed that the club does not consider facilitating a deal with the rival.
For now, Álvarez will have to face the coming months in Madrid. His estimated transfer value is currently around 84-93 million euros, as per the FotMob update, while his contract runs until 2030.
The next chapter will unfold in January when the winter market opens. Barcelona may revive the operation for Julián Álvarez, but first, they will have to see how his situation at Atlético de Madrid evolves and if there is any way to negotiate an exit that the red and white club has blocked throughout the summer.
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