Drama Ends! Spider-Man Alvarez Only Wants Barcelona, Rejects Arsenal Move and Will Stay at Atletico Madrid

Beijing time September 2 news: With the closing of the summer transfer window, the transfer saga involving Argentine forward Alvarez has also come to an end. He rejected a move to Arsenal and will remain at Atletico Madrid.

Before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Alvarez revealed that he hoped to leave the club this summer and join Barcelona, which led to a public dispute between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Afterwards, Atletico Madrid officially stated that they would absolutely not sell Alvarez to Barcelona. At the same time, Arsenal were interested in spending heavily to sign Alvarez, but Arteta wanted him to be truly committed to joining.

After the start of the 2026-27 season, Alvarez's form declined and he fell out with Atletico Madrid supporters. Atletico's management told Alvarez that he could either join Arsenal or stay at the club, with a transfer to Barcelona having zero possibility. The club's firm stance reportedly left Alvarez under severe emotional distress, with him eating little and experiencing a significant drop in weight.

Although Arsenal's management continued their efforts in the final moments of the summer window, the deal ultimately failed because Alvarez himself only wanted to join Barcelona and refused to return to the Premier League. Alvarez will continue to play for Atletico Madrid in the new season.