Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico Madrid training amid Barcelona interest
Julian Alvarez resumed training with Atletico Madrid after illness, as Barcelona eyes a move before the summer transfer window closes.
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AIArgentine striker Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training on Sunday after several days away due to illness and individual workouts, as Barcelona continues to pursue his signing ahead of the summer transfer deadline.
According to Marca, Alvarez joined full team training for the first time since the La Liga match against Villarreal, following what the report described as "several difficult days" before rejoining the squad's regular activities.
This comes as Barcelona seeks to compensate for the potential departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, with Alvarez among its top targets. Atletico Madrid, however, is determined to keep the striker in its ranks.
Atletico sporting director Mateo Alemany said the club expects Alvarez to return to the squad soon and be ready for the next La Liga fixture.
Alvarez's future between Atletico and Barcelona
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Atletico has only agreed to let Alvarez move to Arsenal, but the player has turned down a return to the Premier League after his previous stint with Manchester City.
In terms of results, Atletico Madrid has collected seven points from its first three La Liga matches, with wins over Malaga and Sevilla and a draw against Villarreal, temporarily topping the league table.
Alvarez played just 24 minutes against Villarreal and missed the first and third rounds of the league. With only two days left in the transfer window, all eyes are on whether the Argentine striker will fulfill his dream of joining Barcelona.