Julián Álvarez back at Atlético as Simeone stresses club stance after busy summer | OneFootball

According to Superdeporte, Julián Álvarez has returned from holiday after losing the World Cup final to Spain, seen in Atlético colours on Monday 10 August. Marcos Llorente and Álex Baena have also reported back.

The striker underwent routine medical tests before beginning the new season under Simeone.

Following a busy summer and his recent remarks, the club position remains firm, clause or nothing. He will not join Barcelona and will remain in the Spanish capital. It remains to be seen whether he addresses team-mates about recent events.

On Saturday, after the Manchester City match, Simeone underlined that the situation was clear, that Miguel Ángel had explained the club’s decision, and that staff were delighted to have Álvarez. He added they would support him to keep improving and contributing as he has over the past two years.

La Araña will be available from the opening game against Málaga on 19 August. With nine days of work, a starting place looks unlikely, although he could get minutes.

Source: Superdeporte

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