Julian Alvarez misses Atletico de Madrid training again amid transfer uncertainty

Julian Alvarez has missed Atletico de Madrid training for a second successive day, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the Argentina forward’s future at the club with the transfer window due to close in around six days.

According to Marca, Alvarez told Atletico de Madrid he was suffering from a health problem. His absence was repeated on Thursday after he also failed to take part in Wednesday’s session, which was the team’s first training session following Sunday’s match.

The situation has increased speculation about whether Alvarez will remain with Atletico de Madrid. The forward was visibly criticised by sections of the club’s support during Atletico’s most recent match, further intensifying the questions surrounding his position just days before the transfer deadline.

Atletico de Madrid are understood to be in a difficult position as the dispute over Alvarez continues. The club believes the current situation is damaging the team and considers itself the party suffering most from the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the player.

Arsenal have emerged as one possible route out of the impasse, with the Premier League club interested in signing Alvarez. However, no resolution has been reached and there is still considerable doubt over where the forward will be playing when the transfer window closes.

Atletico de Madrid’s next match is against Sevilla in two days at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. It will be the club’s first away fixture of the season.

Alvarez’s availability for that game remains unclear after his second consecutive absence from training. His fitness is now an immediate concern, while the continuing transfer speculation has left his involvement in the match uncertain.

The player has also been linked with a move to Barcelona during the current transfer window. Reports have said Alvarez does not want to continue his contract with Atletico de Madrid, although the club’s management has rejected his request.

Atletico de Madrid have stressed that Alvarez remains under contract with the club until 2030. That stance has added to the difficulty of finding a quick solution, with the club maintaining its position while interest from elsewhere continues.

Alvarez was absent from Atletico de Madrid’s opening-round fixture, when the team secured an important 2-0 victory against Malaga. His latest training absences mean he has not yet returned to normal involvement with the squad as Atletico de Madrid prepare for their first match away from home this season.

With the deadline approaching, the forward’s health, his relationship with the club and the interest from Arsenal and Barcelona have combined to leave his immediate future unresolved. The next indication of Atletico de Madrid’s plans could come when the squad travels to face Sevilla, although it is not yet known whether Alvarez will be available for selection.