Alvarez stays put as Arsenal and Barcelona circle

Julian Alvarez wanted out of Atletico Madrid, but a summer of speculation ended with him staying put.

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What happened. Julian Alvarez made clear his desire to leave Atletico Madrid, with Arsenal and Barcelona both interested, but he remained at the club when the window closed. Atletico refused to authorise a move to Barcelona, his preferred destination.

• Arsenal's interest followed exits including Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard.
• Atletico reportedly held talks with Barcelona over a potential deal.
• Teammate Marc Pubill says Atletico are 'lucky' to keep Alvarez.

“We are lucky to have him”

— Marc Pubill

Alvarez's future could be revisited in a later window, with Arsenal's long-standing interest unlikely to fade.

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