Julián Álvarez rejoins Atlético de Madrid and undergoes medical tests

Julián Álvarez has returned to Atlético de Madrid after his vacation and has reintegrated into the club's discipline. On Monday morning, the Argentine forward underwent the usual medical tests at a Vithas center in Madrid, along with his teammates Marcos Llorente and Álex Baena, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Atlético's coach, Cholo Simeone, has made it clear that he is interested in keeping Julián Álvarez, who had previously been linked to a potential transfer to FC Barcelona amid the rivalry between the two clubs, reports Infobae.

Additionally, it has been reported that Álvarez will meet with Simeone to discuss his future with the team. This conversation takes place in a context where his contractual situation has generated speculation about his continuation at the Atlético club, La Nación reports.

Upon his return, it was noted that his name was a topic of discussion between Simeone and an Atlético executive earlier this year when the promise to retain the player after the World Cup was addressed, according to Infobae.

Álvarez, who had an outstanding performance in the World Cup, is now looking to define his role within the team for the upcoming season, while the club is also showing interest in other players such as Cuti Romero, thus increasing the expectations about movements in the transfer market.

Julián Álvarez's current situation at Atlético de Madrid reflects the tensions and possibilities that exist between the involved clubs, especially with Barcelona showing interest in acquiring the player. The definition of his future seems imminent.