Alvarez Resumes Atletico Training Amidst Barcelona Transfer Rumors

POLICY WIRE — Madrid, Spain — Julian Alvarez rejoined Atletico Madrid’s training on Sunday, sparking renewed speculation about Barcelona’s interest in the Argentine forward.

Alvarez had been absent from Atletico’s group training sessions last week due to an ‘indisposition’, as stated by the club. He trained independently on Friday afternoon.

He was not included in the squad for Saturday’s 3-1 victory against Sevilla. Mateu Alemany, Atletico’s director of men’s professional football, clarified that Alvarez had a few days of unwellness, trained on Friday, and is expected to be available for the next LaLiga match.

The LaLiga transfer window is set to close on Tuesday, adding tension to the situation. Atletico’s chief executive, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, accused Barcelona of dishonesty last week and asserted that Alvarez would not be sold to them.

Sources close to the matter indicate that Arsenal is the only viable alternative if a Premier League club offers around €150 million ($174 million). Alvarez expressed his desire to play for Barcelona during the World Cup.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)