‘We’ll enjoy having him’ – Arsenal and Barcelona sent message over Julian Alvarez after failed Atletico transfer exit

Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill has spoken out following failed summer transfer bids from Arsenal and Barcelona for forward Julian Alvarez. The 26-year-old Argentine international reportedly sought a move away from the Spanish capital after two seasons, with Barcelona being his preferred destination. However, Atletico Madrid blocked the permanent transfer, refusing to let the World Cup winner leave.

Pubill expressed that the squad is fortunate to retain Alvarez and hopes to help him perform at his maximum level. The situation remains tense, as Alvarez was recently booed by his own supporters during a derby match against Real Madrid, while Atletico chief Miguel Angel Gil Martin has also criticized the forward.