BOMBSHELL: Julián Álvarez still can leave Atlético

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old Argentine forward, emerges as an option for Al-Hilal after the closure of the transfer window in the main European leagues. The Saudi club is considering strengthening its attack following the departure of Karim Benzema, while his future as a player of Atlético de Madrid has been hanging by a thread for several weeks.

The possibility arises after a summer in which Álvarez's future was influenced by his desire to play for FC Barcelona. Atlético even set a price tag of €150 million to consider an exit before the World Cup, but later refused to negotiate with the Catalan club.

⚠️🇦🇷🇪🇸 Julián Álvarez in today's training, under the instructions of Cholo Simeone. pic.twitter.com/huofvJwlfW

— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) September 1, 2026

Al-Hilal emerges as an option for Julián Álvarez

The Saudi market remains open after the closure of LaLiga, Premier League, and Serie A, allowing Al-Hilal to continue searching for reinforcements. The departure of Karim Benzema, who terminated his contract with the club after playing 16 matches, scoring 10 goals, and providing five assists, has left a significant gap in their attack.

In this scenario, Julián Álvarez comes into play. The Saudi side has room to pursue a deal that was blocked in Europe due to Atlético's demands, although there is currently no formally accepted offer from the Madrid club or an agreement with the player.

The main obstacle would be Álvarez's intentions. During the summer, he prioritized the option of joining Barcelona and also attracted interest from Arsenal, with their coach Mikel Arteta trying to persuade him to return to the Premier League.

Atlético remained steadfast throughout the process. The club conveyed to the forward that any proposal to leave should meet the €150 million threshold and be presented before June 20. Subsequently, the club turned down any negotiations with Barcelona.

Atlético de Madrid needs to address the situation

The closure of the European transfer market has not resolved the internal issue. Julián Álvarez missed several training sessions during the last week of August, causing tension within the club and among part of the fanbase.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in 2024, the forward has scored 49 goals and 17 assists in 107 matches with Atlético de Madrid. These numbers illustrate why the club has been unwilling to facilitate his departure despite the conflicts that emerged over the summer.

Furthermore, the player is under a long-term contract, giving Atlético strong negotiating power. The Saudi window now introduces a possibility that didn't exist after the closure of LaLiga, but any move would require meeting two conditions: a proposal acceptable to the club and Álvarez's consent.

The next steps hinge on whether Al-Hilal translates their interest into a concrete offer. Until that happens, Julián Álvarez will remain an Atlético de Madrid player, with the club's immediate priority being reintegrating the forward for competition after a transfer window marked by his failed departure.

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