Álvarez asks forgiveness from Atlético after Barcelona deal collapses

On October 20, 2026, at the Arena Stuttgart, Germany, Julian Álvarez, forward of Atlético de Madrid, celebrated his team's first goal together with his teammates in the UEFA Champions League 2026/2027 match against Stuttgart.

Apology for his remarks at the World Cup

The Argentine publicly apologized to Atlético's fans for the comments he made during the 2026 World Cup, when he claimed that leaving the club would be best. In the statement, cited by DeFodi Images, he admitted that they were a mistake both in content and timing.

Álvarez acknowledged the fans' anger and thanked the generosity shown in recent weeks, highlighting the constant support he has received in Madrid.

The forward emphasized that he now must focus on working, improving his performance, and contributing to the team's collective project.

During the summer window, Barcelona pursued the forward, but the deal did not materialize and Álvarez remained at Atlético.

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, stated that “Julian is in the past”, implying that the club is no longer interested in the Argentine.

Although his future continues to generate debate, Álvarez insists on focusing on the important objectives he has with Atlético.