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Atlético Madrid president declares Álvarez saga closed as forward returns after failed Barcelona move
September 10, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Julián Álvarez has returned to Atlético Madrid's squad after the club refused to sell him to Barcelona, and president Enrique Cerezo has declared the matter settled.
- Athletic Bilbao beat Atlético Madrid 3-0 with goals from Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet, Álvarez entering the match in the 59th minute.
- Simeone announced Álvarez's inclusion in the squad for the Bilbao match, saying the Argentine trained well following the club's refusal to sell him.
- Cerezo said the Álvarez file is closed, that his recovery is progressing well, and that he will play when Simeone deems the time right.
- Cerezo said the gap between Real Madrid, Barcelona and the rest of Spanish teams will always persist, while Atlético works to win wherever it plays.




