Arsenal FC handed fresh Julian Alvarez update after transfer request
Arsenal FC is monitoring the future of Julian Alvarez, who has returned to Atletico Madrid following the World Cup. Despite Alvarez's desire to leave, Atletico Madrid management maintains that he will not be sold this summer.
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Julian Alvarez has reported back to Atletico Madrid amid ongoing speculation over a summer transfer to Arsenal .
The Argentina international was pictured by the club on Monday undergoing medical tests after starting his pre-season latter than planned following an extended break because of the World Cup.
Alvarez was part of the Argentina team that was beaten after extra-time in the World Cup 2026 final by Spain, with the Atleti star playing 102 minutes before being sacrificed due to Enzo Fernandez’s red card .
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