Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez is an Argentine forward who plays for Atletico Madrid.
Notable Quotes
"You must have confused politeness with gratitude, but so there is no doubt: we do not thank you for anything."View Story →
"After reviewing and evaluating the offer, Club Atletico de Madrid has expressed its gratitude for the proposal... and has rejected it."View Story →
"I spoke with the people at [Atletico] I needed to speak with, and the best thing for everyone is a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream."View Story →
"If you want someone who is Premier League proven, who has won it all from the World Cup to the Champions League, Julian Alvarez looks like the guy that can take Arsenal to the promised land of finally getting over the line in Europe."View Story →
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Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
September 23, 2026Atletico hit back at Mourinho over referee complaints
Atletico Madrid hit back at Jose Mourinho after he complained about the refereeing in the Madrid derby.
September 21, 2026Junior Kroupi on Arsenal radar - Friday's gossip
Arsenal are eyeing Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi, Real Madrid are considering a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Chelsea are interested in Nico Williams, plus more.
September 17, 2026Have title contenders done enough in transfer window to challenge Arsenal?
As the transfer window closes for the summer, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks if Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions?
September 2, 2026Arsenal explore late move for Alvarez - Tuesday gossip
Arsenal still interested in signing Julian Alvarez, Liverpool reject £30m bid from Nottingham Forest for Trey Nyoni, Borussia Dortmund consider move for Jadon Sancho.
September 1, 2026The transfers to watch before window closes
BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.
August 31, 2026Arsenal & Barca monitor Rashford - Saturday's gossip
Arsenal monitor Marcus Rashford, Chelsea eye Monaco's Lamine Camara and Valencia push for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, plus more.
August 28, 2026Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amid Barca row
Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
August 28, 2026Arsenal continue Alvarez pursuit - Friday's gossip
Arsenal continue pursuit to sign Julian Alvarez, Manchester City target Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa make direct contact to sign Rafael Leao.
August 27, 2026What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?
BBC Sport takes a look at what each of the Premier League clubs still need before the summer transfer window shuts in seven days.
August 25, 2026Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer - Sunday's gossip
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move, plus more.
August 22, 2026Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip
Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet to agree Bradley Barcola fee, plus more.
August 7, 2026Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.
July 25, 2026Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
July 15, 2026Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip
Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.
July 14, 2026Arsenal want Argentina's Alvarez - Monday's gossip
Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi, plus more.
July 12, 2026Alvarez's stunning strike gives Argentina lead against 10-man Switzerland
Argentina retake the lead in their quarter-final against Switzerland through a stunning strike from Julian Alvarez during extra-time in Kansas City.
July 12, 2026Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip
Bournemouth's Alex Scott wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radar, plus more.
July 4, 2026Argentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid
Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".
June 22, 2026Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener - Reuters
Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener Reuters
June 15, 2026Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected - Reuters
Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected Reuters
June 9, 2026