Julian Alvarez, the forward from Atlético Madrid, rejected an Arsenal offer and remains determined to join Barcelona, according to a recent report. The player, who joined from Manchester City in 2024 for £81.5 million, has publicly expressed his desire to leave the club to 'fulfill his dream' of playing for Barcelona. With 49 goals and 17 assists in 106 games under Diego Simeone, Alvarez has made it clear that his priority is the Camp Nou, although Atlético is reluctant to let him go.
The Mundo Deportivo report states that Atlético has agreed to negotiate with Arsenal, interested in signing the Argentine, but Alvarez shows no interest in the transfer. 'Julian's situation at Atlético is unsustainable,' the report adds, although the club maintains its veto on Barcelona, which continues to prioritize the player. Despite the rumors, Barcelona seems to have abandoned its search this summer while Arsenal remains linked to the player.
In practice, Alvarez was omitted from the starting XI for Atlético's Liga match against Malaga. Simeone justified the decision as part of his recovery after the World Cup, although the Argentine remains key to the team's attack.
