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Simeone on Julián Álvarez: "There's No Place" After Club Owner's Statements

Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético Madrid, commented on Julián Álvarez in a press conference ahead of the league debut.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Diego Simeone, the coach of Atlético Madrid, met with the media at the Metropolitano one day before the team's league debut against Málaga. During the press conference, he was asked about the situation of Argentine forward Julián Álvarez.

Simeone referred to the recent statements made by the club owner regarding Álvarez, stating that if he spoke definitively, then "there's no place" to consider his inclusion in the team. The coach seemed to confirm the owner's firm stance on this matter.

The press conference was held in an atmosphere of anticipation, as Atlético is set to begin their league campaign at 9 PM in their stadium.

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