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Madrid, Spain – Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, who plays for Atlético de Madrid, issued a public apology on Saturday for remarks he made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in which he expressed a desire to leave the club. Álvarez first spoke about his wish to depart on 22 June, while representing Argentina in the tournament. He said, “Lo mejor para todos es una transferencia, quiero cumplir mi sueño,” but did not specify a destination. Barcelona subsequently made an offer for the player, which Atlético rejected. The comments sparked a strong reaction from Atlético supporters, who booed him in several matches. After Atlético’s 1‑0 victory over Deportivo de La Coruña, in which Álvarez scored the only goal, he addressed the crowd on Movistar+ and said: “Querría pedir disculpas a nuestra gente por mis palabras durante el Mundial, la verdad es que fueron una equivocación por mi parte tanto en las formas como por el momento.” He added that he understood the fans’ anger and that he would focus on working with the team. Álvarez also stated that he feels better physically and is committed to improving his performance. He said he wants to “competir con todo” and hopes to change the boos that still echo from a minority of the club’s supporters. Atlético’s manager, Argentine coach Diego Simeone, praised the player’s initiative. “Pedir perdón no es fácil y cuando uno lo pide desde el sentimiento, desde lo emocional, desde lo que siente, le doy muchísimo valor,” Simeone said. He described Álvarez as “magnífico, humilde, trabajador, que quiere a sus compañeros y es muy respetuoso.” Simeone noted that the stadium had cheered Álvarez for his performance in the match and that the club needs him in the manner he has shown. Article source: Nacion | Image credit: Nacion
Madrid, Spain – Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, who plays for Atlético de Madrid, issued a public apology on Saturday for remarks he made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in which he expressed a desire to leave the club. Álvarez first spoke about his wish to depart on 22 June, while representing Argentina in the tournament. He said, “Lo mejor para todos es una transferencia, quiero cumplir mi sueño,” but did not specify a destination. Barcelona subsequently made an offer for the player, which Atlético rejected. The comments sparked a strong reaction from Atlético supporters, who booed him in several matches. After Atlético’s 1‑0 victory over Deportivo de La Coruña, in which Álvarez scored the only goal, he addressed the crowd on Movistar+ and said: “Querría pedir disculpas a nuestra gente por mis palabras durante el Mundial, la verdad es que fueron una equivocación por mi parte tanto en las formas como por el momento.” He added that he understood the fans’ anger and that he would focus on working with the team. Álvarez also stated that he feels better physically and is committed to improving his performance. He said he wants to “competir con todo” and hopes to change the boos that still echo from a minority of the club’s supporters. Atlético’s manager, Argentine coach Diego Simeone, praised the player’s initiative. “Pedir perdón no es fácil y cuando uno lo pide desde el sentimiento, desde lo emocional, desde lo que siente, le doy muchísimo valor,” Simeone said. He described Álvarez as “magnífico, humilde, trabajador, que quiere a sus compañeros y es muy respetuoso.” Simeone noted that the stadium had cheered Álvarez for his performance in the match and that the club needs him in the manner he has shown.
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