Julián Álvarez spoke with his agents for over two hours on Monday to discuss his situation. He had hoped to meet with Atlético Madrid's management and coach Diego Simeone to discuss his future, but the meeting did not take place as Simeone and general director Miguel Ángel Gil Marín were not present at the training complex. This has left Álvarez unhappy with the way Atlético Madrid is handling his transfer request.
Atlético Madrid's stance is clear: they will only sell Álvarez if they receive a 500 million euro offer. Barcelona's offer to buy Álvarez remains open, but it is unclear how long they will wait for Atlético Madrid to reconsider. Álvarez has made it clear that he does not want to take drastic action, such as going on strike, to resolve the situation. Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, has stated that the club's bid will remain open as long as necessary, but they will not be dependent on Atlético Madrid's decision.