Julián Álvarez Faces Rejection From Atletico Madrid: Signs Calling for His Exit Appear at the Training Ground

Tensions between Julián Álvarez and Atlético de Madrid are escalating. Following his failed move to Barcelona, Atlético fans left signs against the Argentine at the Majadahonda training ground.

Is Atlético de Madrid’s Training Ground Calling for Julián Álvarez to Leave?

Tensions surrounding Julián Álvarez and Atlético de Madrid reached another chapter this Friday after signs targeting the Argentine striker appeared near the club’s training ground in Majadahonda.

The messages were direct and left little room for interpretation: “Julián out” and a crossed-out No. 19, referring to the shirt number worn by the forward, were placed at the facilities where the first team conducts its training sessions.

All of this comes as Julián Álvarez has been one of the main figures in the recent dispute between the club and Barcelona, after the player expressed his desire to leave Madrid to fulfill his dream of playing for the Catalan side.

Barcelona Was Ruled Out and the Conflict Escalated

After publicly expressing his intention to be transferred, La Araña found himself caught between his own wishes and the position of an Atlético board that, from the beginning, showed little willingness to facilitate his move to Barcelona.

The Catalan side reportedly submitted an offer worth more than $116 million, with the payment split into six installments. The proposal reportedly failed to convince Atlético, which considered the terms insufficient.

The situation has created a highly tense scenario, as the player wants to leave, Atlético does not want to facilitate his move to Barcelona, and the fans are beginning to voice their frustration.

Arsenal Emerges as an Alternative, but Julián Has Another Priority

According to information provided by Mundo Deportivo, Atlético would be willing to negotiate Julián’s departure with Arsenal, while the Argentine striker reportedly rejected that possibility because his priority remains a move to Barcelona.

The potential transfer could also be connected to another player. Viktor Gyökeres is reportedly a striker who is highly regarded by Atlético, and his arrival could potentially be facilitated through a deal involving Arsenal, according to the reports surrounding the transfer market.

Atlético needs to protect its sporting project, while Julián needs to define his future, as pressure from the fans adds another element to an already delicate situation.

Simeone Also Finds Himself at the Center of the Controversy

As the conflict continues to grow, Diego Simeone has also faced questions over his response following the insults directed at Julián during the match against Málaga.

When a journalist asked him about chants from a section of the Atlético supporters, the Argentine coach responded: “Very respectful of our people.”

The relationship between Julián Álvarez, the club’s leadership, and part of the fan base is now at its most tense point since the Argentine joined the club in 2024. The signs in Majadahonda are a clear indication that some supporters are beginning to run out of patience.