Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone no longer includes Julian Alvarez in his plans after the striker publicly announced his plans to leave the Madrid club. Diario Sport reports about this.

According to Gerela, Atletico's management is ready to start negotiations for the Argentinean's transfer, in order to win back 150 million euros in one payment.

It was previously reported that Barcelona was showing interest in Alvarez. The contract of the 25-year striker with Atletico is valid until the summer of 2030, and then he will stay with the promoted Argentina national team, which will compete at the 2026 World Cup.

Julian Alvarez openly declared that he should deprive Atletico and said more than once that he would like to play for Barcelona.