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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward from Atlético de Madrid, is following the training plan designed by the club during his vacation. The transfer market of Barcelona still shows interest in the Argentine international, although the red-and-white team has not accepted any offers, and Arsenal is losing strength in the race for his signing.
The forward will join the red-and-white discipline in the coming days after completing the individual physical program provided by the technical staff. According to information published by Marca, the contact between the player and the club has been constant, a move that diminishes speculations about a possible voluntary absence at the beginning of the preseason.
Barcelona Keeps an Eye on Julián Álvarez
Barcelona's interest in Julián Álvarez remains active, although the operation is currently blocked. The Catalan club has already submitted a proposal during this transfer window, but Atlético de Madrid did not accept it and maintains a firm stance regarding the forward's future.
No new public statements have been made from the player's surroundings since those made during the World Cup. Meanwhile, the Argentine continues training according to the guidelines set by the Madrid club, a sign that, for now, he maintains a professional relationship with the club despite information about his desire to change destinations.
The situation is also influenced by the forward's contract. Julián Álvarez is tied to Atlético de Madrid until 2030, a circumstance that gives the club a strong position in any negotiation. In recent weeks, various reports suggest that the red-and-white entity has no intention of facilitating a sale to Barcelona.

Arsenal Steps Back from the Race for Julián Álvarez
The scenario has also changed for Arsenal. The London team had explored different options to try to sign the Argentine international, including the possibility of an operation linked with Viktor Gyökeres, but that course of action has lost momentum.
Manager Mikel Arteta publicly confirmed that the Swedish forward will remain at the club, effectively ruling out one of the scenarios that had been considered. Simultaneously, several reports indicate that Arsenal is now focusing its efforts on other targets in the market.
The weakening of the English team leaves Barcelona as the main contender if Julián Álvarez manages to unlock his departure from Atlético de Madrid, although the Catalan club still needs to find an economic formula that convinces the Madrid entity.
Julián Álvarez's Next Step with Atlético de Madrid
The next move is marked by the forward's return to training. Julián Álvarez is expected to rejoin Atlético de Madrid's squad after completing his holidays, while Barcelona remains attentive to any change in the red-and-white club's stance. With Arsenal practically out of the running, the upcoming discussions between the parties will be crucial to determine if the operation can be reactivated before the transfer window closes.
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