‘Julian out’ – Atletico fans vent fury at Barcelona target Alvarez

Atletico Madrid fans have made their feelings about Julian Alvarez pretty clear after a summer where he admitted he wanted to leave the club and has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona.

Fans have now put up signs around Atletico’s training ground saying “Julian Out” and others showing his No. 19 crossed out.

Insulting chants aimed at Alvarez were also heard in midweek when Atletico opened up their La Liga campaign against Malaga. Alvarez was not involved but could return to the squad at the weekend against Villarreal.

In the meantime, there’s been speculation that Atletico have opened the door to Alvarez leaving the club for Arsenal, but the Argentina international has made it clear he still only wants to sign for Barcelona.

The Catalans giants are believed to still be keen to sign Alvarez but are now considering moving on to other targets due to Atletico’s continued refusal to negotiate a transfer.