Atletico Madrid fear Barcelona links could affect Julian Alvarez’s performance on the pitch

Atletico Madrid are growing increasingly worried about the uncertainty surrounding Julian Alvarez's future possibly affecting his on-pitch performance. The Carrusel Deportivo reports that the prolonged transfer saga and Alvarez's strong links with Barcelona have created a situation the club can no longer ignore. The Argentine striker has returned to training, but the transfer dispute persists, with both Alvarez and Barcelona determined to complete the deal.

Atletico, however, have remained firm in their stance that they don't want to sell their star forward. The growing concern is whether keeping Alvarez in the current situation could impact his form and motivation. The club is aware of Alvarez's desire to join Barcelona, and Alvarez knows that his current club still sees him as part of its plans for the 2026-27 season.

Despite his wish to leave, Atletico has not changed its position on keeping him. The club's biggest worry is the potential sporting impact of the ongoing uncertainty, fearing that it could affect Alvarez's performances if the issue is not resolved.