Atlético Madrid prioritizes Argentine forward Julián Álvarez in the upcoming phase, as the club aims to maintain his stability within the team, despite reports linking him to moves to Barcelona and Arsenal.

According to press reports, the club plans to raise the player's salary to 10 million euros annually in his new contract, making him one of the highest-paid on the team alongside goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Álvarez currently earns around 7 million euros annually, and the issue of adjusting his salary was one of the reasons for the uncertainty surrounding his future in recent times, before the club moved to resolve this matter.

The player's contract with Atlético Madrid extends until 2030, with a high release clause of 500 million euros, making the idea of his departure complicated, especially given the club's insistence on retaining his services.

Through this move, Atletico aims to send a clear message to interested clubs that the player is not for sale and that his continuation is an essential part of the team's project in the upcoming seasons.

The club is betting on the development of its sports project to convince the player to stay, especially after the results achieved by the team this season, in addition to Alvarez's feeling of stability in the city of Madrid and his integration with his teammates in the locker room.