Alvarez back in training, Arsenal hopes fade

Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico training, dimming Arsenal's late-window hopes.

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What happened. Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid team training on Sunday, following their 3-1 win at Sevilla, after missing sessions due to a stomach bug and mental struggles amid transfer speculation.

• Alvarez has been pushing to join Barcelona, his dream destination.
• Arsenal were ready to strike a deal if Alvarez showed willingness to return to the Premier League.
• No encouragement has arrived from the forward, so he is likely to stay at Atletico.

Unless a dramatic U-turn occurs, Alvarez is expected to remain at Atletico Madrid.

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