Alvarez Seeks Atletico Leaders' Help for Barcelona Move

Argentinian Julian Alvarez, forward for Atletico Madrid, missed his team's training for the second consecutive day on Thursday at the Cerro del Espino facilities in Majadahonda, amid rising tension regarding his future with the club before the transfer window closes.

Atletico Madrid has confirmed that Alvarez's absence is due to health problems, while the club continues to maintain its stance against negotiating with Barcelona regarding the transfer of the Argentine striker.

Atletico Madrid has issued a statement via its official website confirming its lack of desire to negotiate with Barcelona regarding the Alvarez deal, with the club's major stakeholder, Apollo, supporting this decision.

In this context, Jijantes has revealed new details regarding Julián Álvarez's movements, indicating that the Argentine striker is doing everything possible to fulfill his desire to transfer to Barcelona and wear the Catalan club's jersey.

Alvarez has requested the help of Atletico Madrid leaders, Koke, Jan Oblak, and Jose Maria Gimenez, to try to overcome the current situation and allow the Spanish club to open negotiations with Barcelona regarding his transfer.

However, head coach Diego Simeone made it clear to the Atletico Madrid dressing room that this is a club-specific decision, and the players cannot intervene or offer assistance in this matter.

Alvarez participated in Atletico Madrid's last match against Villarreal, where he was met with jeers from his own fans, amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future just days before the summer transfer window closes.