Julián Álvarez misses Atlético Madrid training session

Julián Álvarez did not train with Atlético de Madrid, creating uncertainty around his immediate availability for the club. The Argentine-Italian forward’s absence is the central development, but no reason was given and there is no timetable for his return to group work. The information available does not confirm whether he is dealing with a current physical problem.

Álvarez, 26, plays as a centre-forward and remains contracted to Atlético. He joined the Madrid club from Manchester City during the 2024/25 season in a transfer valued at €75 million. His current market valuation is €120 million, placing him among the most valuable players in Atlético’s squad. His non-participation in training therefore concerns a player whose role is directly linked to the team’s attacking options.

The forward has a history of moves between River Plate and Manchester City. River Plate transferred him to City for €21.4 million in the 2021/22 season. During that same campaign, he is also recorded as moving from Manchester City back to River Plate. He then returned to City from River Plate in 2022/23 before making the €75 million switch to Atlético in 2024/25.

Álvarez’s recorded medical history includes an ankle sprain and ankle problems. Those entries provide context for the attention on his absence, but they do not establish that either condition caused him to miss this session. For now, Atlético have a training absence involving their 26-year-old centre-forward, without further details on its duration or effect on his next involvement.