Julian Alvarez will not feature in Atletico Madrid's La Liga opener against Malaga as the club continues to deal with uncertainty over the striker's future.
Cristian Romero has confirmed his departure from Tottenham Hotspur as he prepares to join Atletico Madrid after five years in north London.
Diego Simeone has insisted Julian Alvarez will remain at Atletico Madrid despite growing transfer interest from Barcelona and other major clubs.
Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of South Korea international Lee Kang-in from Paris Saint-Germain, with the midfielder agreeing a long-term contract until June 2031.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has thrown his support behind Julian Alvarez despite growing speculation over the striker's future after the Argentina international revealed last month that he wanted to leave the club.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club have submitted an official offer to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as the Spanish champions step up their search for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.